# Build Distributed Applications with AWS Step Functions
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AWS Step Functions makes it easy to coordinate the components of distributed applications as a series of steps in a visual workflow. You can quickly build and run state machines to execute the steps of your application in a reliable and scalable fashion. For more information, see *[AWS Step Functions Developer Guide](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/step-functions/latest/dg/)*.