AWS Step Functions introduces enhanced error handling capabilities, allowing you to construct detailed error messages with dynamic information, set maximum retry intervals, and introduce randomization to retry intervals to prevent service overloading during recovery situations.

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<p>The article discusses AWS Step Functions' new enhanced error handling capabilities, which provide more clarity in identifying errors and fine-grained control over retry strategies for your AWS Step Functions workflows.</p>
<p>Specifically, the article covers:</p>
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<li>Constructing detailed error messages in Fail states, including dynamic error information at runtime</li>
<li>Setting a maximum limit on retry intervals to prevent exponential retries from exceeding desired timeframes</li>
<li>Introducing randomization (jitter) to retry intervals to prevent overloading of services during recovery situations</li>
<li>The availability of Enhanced Error Handling in various AWS regions, and instructions on getting started with the new capabilities</li>
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AWS Step Functions launches enhanced error handling

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