Glossary

DynamoDB

A managed, partitioned, highly-available key-value/document store.

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Definition

A managed, partitioned, highly-available key-value/document store.

How it works

Consistent hashing + replication with tunable consistency; the original Dynamo paper inspired Cassandra.

Common questions

What is DynamoDB?

A managed, partitioned, highly-available key-value/document store.

How does DynamoDB work?

Consistent hashing + replication with tunable consistency; the original Dynamo paper inspired Cassandra.

What is DynamoDB used for in system design?

Consistent hashing + replication with tunable consistency; the original Dynamo paper inspired Cassandra.

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