Working with NoSQL Databases: A Beginner's Guide to AWS DynamoDB

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Working with NoSQL Databases: A Beginner's Guide to AWS DynamoDB

In this hands-on lab, we’ll gain a strong understanding of DynamoDB, including the proficient retrieval of data from tables, the optimization of querying using secondary indexes, and the utilization of the JavaScript SDK to add bulk data to DynamoDB.

8 Tasks

beginner

1hr

Certificate of Completion

Desktop OnlyDevice is not compatible.

No Setup Required

Amazon Web Services

Learning Objectives

A solid understanding of the fundamental concepts of DynamoDB

Proficiency in using JavaScript SDKs to add bulk data to DynamoDB

The ability to efficiently retrieve data from tables

The ability to optimize queries by utilizing secondary indexes

Hands-on experience in data management within DynamoDB

Technologies

AWS

DynamoDB

Desktop Only

No Setup Required

Amazon Web Services

Labs Rules Apply

Stay within resource usage requirements.

Do not engage in cryptocurrency mining.

Do not engage in or encourage activity that is illegal.

Skills Covered

Database

Using AWS Cloud Services

Cloud Lab Overview

This Cloud Lab aims to provide you with the essential skills for using Amazon DynamoDB. Through hands-on practice, you’ll gain practical knowledge of the basic functionalities of DynamoDB.

You’ll learn to create a table, add data attributes, and add bulk data using the AWS SDK. Additionally, you’ll explore different methods of reading data from the database and understand the advantages and disadvantages of each. You’ll also discover how to optimize the query process by leveraging secondary indexes.

By the end of this Cloud Lab, you’ll have a solid grasp of the fundamental concepts and practical skills needed to start working with DynamoDB effectively.

The following is the high-level architecture diagram of the infrastructure that we will create in this Cloud Lab:

Cloud Lab Tasks

1.Introduction

Get Started

2.Add Data to the Database

Create a Table

Add Items to the Table

3.Read Data from the Database

Read Data Using Query and Scan

Add and Use the GSI

Add and Use the LSI

4.Conclusion

Clean Up

Wrap Up

Labs Rules Apply

Stay within resource usage requirements.

Do not engage in cryptocurrency mining.

Do not engage in or encourage activity that is illegal.

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