AWS Serverless Microservices with Patterns and Best Practices - Creating DynamoDB Database for Ordering Microservices wi

The video tutorial covers the process of using AWS CDK to create a DynamoDB table for ordering microservices. It explains the setup of the table with primary keys, the implementation of the create order method, and reviews the code. The tutorial also touches on advanced features like secondary indexes and emphasizes the importance of using partition and sort keys for querying.

What is the first step recommended before starting to create a DynamoDB table using AWS CDK?

• Check AWS CDK documentation

• Create a new AWS account

• Install AWS CLI

• Set up a local database

What are the two keys used in the order table setup?

• Product ID and order ID

• Username and order date

• Customer name and order amount

• Order number and date

Which method is implemented to create the order table?

• configureTable

• setupOrderDB

• initializeTable

• createOrderTable

What is the billing mode set for the order table?

• On-demand

• Provisioned

• Reserved

• Pay as you go

What is emphasized as crucial when querying the order table?

• Having a backup of the table

• Using both partition and sort keys

• Setting a high read capacity

• Using a global secondary index

What is a potential advanced feature mentioned for DynamoDB tables?

• Built-in analytics

• Real-time data replication

• Automatic data encryption

• Global and local secondary indexes

Why is it important to understand the use of sort keys?

• They reduce the cost of operations

• They are necessary for querying

• They increase the speed of data retrieval

• They help in optimizing storage