AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty 2021 - Hands-On! - Amazon DynamoDB Overview

The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at Amazon DynamoDB, a fully managed NoSQL database service. It covers its scalability, performance, and integration with AWS security features. The tutorial explains the basics of DynamoDB, including its structure, primary keys, and data types. It also discusses table design, key selection, and common use cases, highlighting when DynamoDB is most effective and when other solutions might be better suited. The video concludes with a discussion on anti-patterns and best practices for using DynamoDB in big data applications.

What are the key features of DynamoDB that make it suitable for big data applications?

Explain the difference between a partition key and a sort key in DynamoDB.

What types of data can be stored in a DynamoDB item?

Discuss the implications of the maximum item size in DynamoDB.

What are some common use cases for DynamoDB in the context of big data?

What are the anti-patterns to avoid when using DynamoDB?

How does DynamoDB's performance compare to traditional relational databases?