AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty 2021 – Hands-On - Interacting with Data with AWS AppSync and Amazon Kendra

The video discusses unexpected topics appearing in a data analytics exam, specifically AWS AppSync and Amazon Kendra. AppSync is explained as a service that creates a GraphQL API for backend services, facilitating data exposure to client applications. Amazon Kendra is introduced as a machine learning-powered search API for corporate environments, capable of natural language queries. Both services are highlighted as ways to expose data, with AppSync focusing on backend data services and Kendra on corporate data sources.

What types of data sources can Kendra integrate for its search capabilities?

Describe how AppSync and Kendra provide access to data in different contexts.