Amazon EventBridge
A serverless event bus service that makes it easy to connect applications using events.
Description
Amazon EventBridge is a serverless event bus service provided by AWS that enables developers to build event-driven architectures by connecting applications using real-time data from various sources. EventBridge allows users to easily ingest, filter, and route events from a range of AWS services, integrated SaaS applications, or custom applications. It supports a variety of event schemas and allows for the creation of rules that define how events should be processed or routed to different targets, such as AWS Lambda functions, Step Functions, or Kinesis Data Streams. This service simplifies the process of building decoupled applications and enhances scalability and maintainability. Moreover, EventBridge integrates seamlessly with AWS Lambda, enabling developers to react to events without managing server infrastructure. Use cases include triggering workflows based on changes in data, monitoring application health, and automating operational tasks in response to specific events.
Examples
- Triggering a Lambda function to process data when a new object is uploaded to an S3 bucket.
- Automatically updating inventory records in a database when a sale is made via a connected e-commerce platform.
Additional Information
- Supports schema registry to manage and validate event schemas, allowing for better data governance.
- Can ingest events from a variety of sources, including AWS services, custom applications, and third-party SaaS applications such as Zendesk and Shopify.