In this episode, we will explore the lessons learned after a full year of production experience with Step Functions across multiple teams.

The Wins:

• Built-in retry mechanisms that actually save your bacon
• Concurrent execution patterns that slash processing time
• Idempotency features that prevent duplicate nightmares

The Gotchas:

• The 25K event limit that nobody talks about (and how to work around it)
• Why treating everything as a state can backfire
• Out-of-order execution scenarios that will keep you up at night

The Pain Points:

• Error handling that becomes repetitive fast
• Local development challenges that slow teams down
• When Step Functions make things more complex, not simpler

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In this episode, we'll explore how batching can boost throughput and reduce costs in your serverless applications, but also introduce unique challenges around error handling.

You'll Learn:

• The core challenge of partial batch failures and message reprocessing
• How AWS evolved from Kinesis-only solutions to include SQS batch item reporting
• The new ReportBatchItemFailures feature and how it transforms error handling
• Practical strategies for implementing robust batch processing in your Lambda functions

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In this episode, we look into the limitations that emerge when REST's CRUD-focused approach meets complex business domains.

We will cover:

• The hidden costs of oversimplifying complex domains with basic CRUD operations
• How task-based UI approaches preserve business intent in your API design
• Practical strategies for identifying when your aggregates have grown too large
• The role of Domain-Driven Design in shaping more intentional service boundaries
• Real examples from product management systems that illustrate these concepts in action

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