Key Takeaways from the DynamoDB Paper
This post reviews the key takeaways from the DynamoDB Paper, an excellent 2022 paper that details learnings from running and improving DynamoDB.
ReadUnderstanding Eventual Consistency in DynamoDB.
DynamoDB is an eventually consistent database. There's a lot of fear around that. In this post, we'll discuss how to think about eventual consistency in DynamoDB as well as strategies to work around it.
ReadCAP or no CAP? Understanding when the CAP theorem applies and what it means.
If you're confused by the CAP theorem, you're not alone. In this post, we walk through some scenarios to see when CAP applies and how to use CAP to consider overall system availability.
ReadInconsistent thoughts on database consistency
In this post, understand the different concepts of consistency as applied to distributed databases, as well as some issues with the conversation of consistency.
ReadGraphQL, DynamoDB, and Single-table Design
In using DynamoDB with GraphQL, should you use one table or multiple tables? Get the factors to consider to make the right decision.
ReadEverything you need to know about DynamoDB Partitions
Understanding DynamoDB partitions will make you a better user of DynamoDB. In this post, you'll learn how DynamoDB partitions work and how they should affect your data modeling.
ReadThe Three DynamoDB Limits You Need to Know
Learn about the three most important limits in DynamoDB and how they should affect your data modeling.
ReadThe Missing Guide to AWS API Gateway Access Logs
Learn the what, why, and how of API Gateway access logs.
ReadUnderstanding DynamoDB Condition Expressions
DynamoDB Condition Expressions are useful but often misunderstood. See how to use them properly in this post.
ReadHow to model one-to-many relationships in DynamoDB
In this post, see strategies and examples for modeling one-to-many relationships in Amazon DynamoDB.
ReadDynamoDB Transactions Performance Testing
DynamoDB has added support for transactions. In this post, see the performance impacts of using transactions in your applications.
ReadDynamoDB Transactions: Use Cases and Examples
DynamoDB Transactions are powerful ways to operate on multiple items in a single request. In this post, see some examples of how and when to use DynamoDB Transactions.
ReadThe What, Why, and When of Single-Table Design with DynamoDB
AWS recommends using just a single DynamoDB table for your entire application. In this post, learn why you would do that and the few times you shouldn't.
ReadBuilding a developer community
In this post, learn which strategies work and which ones don't when you're building a developer community without a lot of resources.
ReadThree ways to use AWS services from a Lambda in a VPC
By default, Lambda functions in a VPC cannot access the public internet. In this post, learn three ways to use AWS services from Lambda functions in a VPC.
ReadWhen to use (and when not to use) DynamoDB Filter Expressions
DynamoDB Filter Expressions don't work like you think they do. In this post, learn how Filter Expressions work and when you should use them. You will also learn the right way to filter your data in DynamoDB.
ReadSQL, NoSQL, and Scale: How DynamoDB scales where relational databases don't
Understand when and why relational databases don't scale, and how DynamoDB is designed to avoid these limitations.
ReadMy DynamoDB Wish List
In this post, I talk about my #awswishlist for DynamoDB, including filtered DynamoDB streams and more Redis-like behavior.
ReadA Guide to S3 Batch on AWS
This post contains an overview and tutorial of AWS S3 Batch Operations. S3 Batch let you run tasks against large numbers of existing objects in S3.
ReadA Detailed Overview of AWS API Gateway
Look inside the black box of AWS API Gateway to understand authorization, method requests and responses, integration requests and responses, VTL templates, and more.
ReadUsing Custom Resources to Extend your CloudFormation
This CloudFormation custom resources tutorial walks you though when and why to use custom resources. Further, it includes two examples of writing and using custom resources.
ReadHow and Why to Use CloudFormation Macros
Macros are a powerful tool for making CloudFormation easier to work with. Learn what CloudFormation macros are, as well as why and how to use them.
ReadUnderstanding CloudFormation Updates: Replacement, Resource Policies, and Stack Policies
In this post, we cover how CloudFormation handles updates to resources and how to prevent accidentally deleting critical infrastructure.
ReadHow to Migrate an existing DynamoDB Table to a Global Table
Take your serverless application global with DynamoDB Global Tables
ReadThree Projects to Get You Started with Serverless in 2019
Serverless is one of the hottest programming trends in 2019. Check out three categories of projects to kick-start your journey with serverless.
ReadAWS API Performance Comparison: Serverless vs. Containers vs. API Gateway integration
A performance comparison between three different methods of deploying an API on AWS
ReadConnect AWS API Gateway directly to SNS using a service integration
With AWS API Gateway, you can skip the compute layer and connect API requests directly to other AWS services. Learn how to connect API Gateway requests to AWS SNS in this post.
ReadThe Complete Guide to Custom Authorizers with AWS Lambda and API Gateway
API Gateway custom authorizers are a great way to separate auth logic from business logic in serverless applications. Learn the ins and outs of how to use them here.
ReadGet faster GitHub search with Livegrep
Learn how to run your own instance of Livegrep for blazing fast code search.
ReadWhy the PIE theorem is more relevant than the CAP theorem
When choosing a database, consistency vs. availability is overrated. Learn why the PIE theorem really helps you choose a database.
ReadFaux-SQL or NoSQL? Examining four DynamoDB Patterns in Serverless Applications
DynamoDB is a popular choice for Serverless applications. In this post, I review the four modeling patterns I see with DynamoDB in serverless applications.
ReadThe Invisible Improvements of AWS
AWS consistently improves its services in unseen ways that greatly benefit its users. See what invisible improvements AWS made to Redshift, DynamoDB, Lambda, and S3 this year.
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