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

The video tutorial provides an overview of NoSQL databases, contrasting them with traditional RDBMS systems. It highlights the scalability benefits of NoSQL, particularly DynamoDB, which offers horizontal scaling and low latency. The tutorial explains DynamoDB's structure, including tables, primary keys, and attributes, and provides guidance on selecting effective primary keys for optimal data distribution. An exercise on choosing partition keys is included to reinforce learning.

What are the limitations of data types supported in DynamoDB?

How does the partition key and sort key work together in DynamoDB?

What factors should be considered when selecting a partition key for a database table?