Handling Variable Data in DynamoDB with Grace

Data can come in all varieties which can be a major drawback of having a fixed schema. NoSQL allows for any type of data to be stored allowing your schema to evolve. In today’s world with IoT and increasing data complexity NoSQL is becoming a standard part of many technology stacks. This lab is aimed at students with a basic understanding of Python who want to learn about Amazon DynamoDB. Students will explore programmatically and using the DynamoDB Console interface to insert and scan data.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this lab you will be able to:

• Learn how to integrate Python and DynamoDB
• Query DynamoDB using the Console interface

Intended Audience

This lab is intended for:

• Individuals starting out working with NoSQL or schemaless data
• Anyone interested in leveraging Amazon DynamoDB as a key-value NoSQL data store

Prerequisites

You should possess:

• A basic understanding of Python