Cloud Architecture

Saga Orchestration with Step Functions

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Saga pattern orchestration diagram showing Step Functions directing payment, inventory, and shipment services with compensation rollback paths.
Saga pattern orchestration diagram showing Step Functions directing payment, inventory, and shipment services with compensation rollback paths.
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What it shows

  • Step Functions coordinates linear steps and compensation workflows visually
  • Compensating actions execute in reverse order when downstream tasks fail
  • Execution history provides an out-of-the-box audit log for compliance

The takeaway

Orchestrated sagas handle complex multi-service rollbacks cleanly without database locks.

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