Follow a structured path from beginner to advanced topics.
Practice creating and managing DynamoDB tables using the AWS CLI and SDK.
Optimize your tables with Local and Global Secondary Indexes.
Description
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.
What you will learn
Create and configure DynamoDB tables using the Console, CLI, and SDK.
Perform CRUD operations to manage data effectively in DynamoDB.
Design efficient partition and sort keys for optimized query performance.
Utilize Local and Global Secondary Indexes for advanced data retrieval.
Apply data modeling best practices to support diverse use cases.
Manage and analyze DynamoDB costs for efficient resource utilization.
Paulo Dichone, a dedicated developer and educator in Android, Java, and Flutter, has empowered over 80,000 students globally with both soft and technical skills through his platform, Build Apps with Paulo. Holding a Computer Science degree and with extensive experience in mobile and web development, Paulo's passion lies in guiding learners to become proficient developers. Beyond his 5 years of online teaching, he cherishes family time, music, and travel, aiming to make impactful developers irrespective of their background.
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