Learning about table classes

Tables within DynamoDB can have different capacity modes, and they can also be assigned different storage classes. There are two table classes available in DynamoDB: Standard and Standard-Infrequent Access (Standard-IA).

The table class in DynamoDB primarily pertains to the billing aspect, as there are no differences in terms of performance, integration, or availability between the two classes. Both the Standard and Standard-IA table classes offer similar features, including single-digit millisecond average response times for data access. They utilize the same underlying infrastructure and exhibit the same behavior when it comes to scaling throughput or accommodating data size. Both table classes support seamless integration with other AWS services. The main distinguishing factor lies in the cost structure associated with throughput and data storage.

When comparing the costs of throughput (read and write) and storage between the Standard and Standard...