Amazon EventBridge
A serverless event bus service that facilitates application integration by enabling the transfer of data between different AWS services and applications.
Description
Amazon EventBridge is a serverless event bus service provided by AWS that enables developers to easily connect applications using events. It helps in building event-driven architectures by allowing applications to react to changes in data and state in real-time. EventBridge simplifies the process of routing events from various sources, such as AWS services, SaaS applications, or custom applications, to targets like AWS Lambda functions, Step Functions, or other AWS services. The service supports both custom and pre-defined events, making it flexible for various use cases. For instance, a company can set up EventBridge to trigger a Lambda function whenever a new object is uploaded to an S3 bucket, enabling automated processing of files. Additionally, EventBridge allows users to create rules that filter and route events based on specific criteria, enhancing the efficiency of event management and workflows. This capability supports microservices architectures, making it easier to build scalable applications that respond to events across different systems.
Examples
- Triggering an AWS Lambda function to process new data whenever a file is uploaded to an S3 bucket.
- Integrating third-party services like Zendesk to automatically log support tickets as events in an AWS application.
Additional Information
- Supports schema discovery, which allows developers to easily understand and utilize the structure of incoming events.
- Can be used to build event-driven architectures that improve the responsiveness and scalability of applications.