AWS HealthOmics adds Nextflow version pinning for run-time control
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AWS HealthOmics now supports specifying a Nextflow engine version at run time via the StartRun API. This feature allows customers to pin workflow runs to specific Nextflow versions, enabling controlled migration and testing across different engine versions without modifying source code. This is particularly beneficial for healthcare and life sciences organizations in regulated environments requiring pipeline validation.
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https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/06/aws-healthomics-nextflow-version-pinning-at-runtime/
