AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty 2021 – Hands-On - DynamoDB PartiQL

The video tutorial introduces PartiQL, a SQL-like syntax for interacting with DynamoDB tables. It demonstrates how to use the PartiQL editor in the console to perform operations such as inserting, updating, selecting, and deleting items. The tutorial also covers executing SQL statements, viewing results in JSON or CSV formats, and building complex queries using indexes. Additionally, it explains how to perform various SQL operations directly from the UI, providing a comprehensive overview of using SQL with DynamoDB.

What is the primary purpose of PartiQL in relation to DynamoDB?

• To enhance the security of DynamoDB

• To provide a graphical interface for DynamoDB

• To replace DynamoDB with a SQL database

• To allow SQL-like syntax for interacting with DynamoDB

Which operation is NOT directly supported by PartiQL?

• Insert

• Update

• Select

• Backup

In the PartiQL editor, what format can you download the results in?

• PDF

• CSV

• XML

• TXT

What is a key feature of using indexes in PartiQL queries?

• They provide a backup of the data

• They encrypt the data

• They automatically generate SQL statements

• They allow for faster data retrieval

Which of the following is a correct PartiQL statement for querying a table?

• SELECT * FROM table WHERE id = 123

• RETRIEVE * FROM table WHERE id = 123

• GET * FROM table WHERE id = 123

• FETCH * FROM table WHERE id = 123