This course is designed to take you from foundational knowledge to advanced expertise in AWS DynamoDB, one of the most powerful NoSQL databases. We start by setting up the development environment, creating an AWS account, and configuring the AWS CLI. You’ll then dive into the essentials of DynamoDB, learning how to create and manage tables using both the AWS Management Console and command-line tools. As you progress, you’ll gain a deep understanding of DynamoDB’s core concepts, such as primary keys, data types, and item management. You’ll also explore various tools and interfaces for interacting with DynamoDB, including the AWS SDK for Python. The hands-on exercises will help you build practical skills in creating and managing tables, performing CRUD operations, and optimizing data retrieval using secondary indexes. The advanced sections focus on performance optimization, teaching you best practices for designing partition keys and structuring indexes. You’ll learn to tailor your DynamoDB tables for different use cases, ensuring efficient data access and minimizing costs. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid understanding of DynamoDB’s capabilities and be able to implement scalable, high-performance NoSQL solutions.

Who is this book for?

This course is ideal for software developers, data engineers, and cloud architects looking to master AWS DynamoDB. Prior experience with AWS services and a basic understanding of databases are recommended. Familiarity with the command line and Python programming is beneficial but not required.