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Using Python with NoSQL (DynamoDB)

In this chapter, we are going to learn how to create a NoSQL database with DynamoDB. After creating the database, we will carry out a database operation in DynamoDB using Python. NoSQL is a database type that is used to manage data more flexibly than a relational database. In relational databases, there are tables and predefined data types that can be used for database operations. In NoSQL, you can store JSON, raw, or key-value data, depending on the NoSQL database. Let’s deep-dive into NoSQL databases.

The chapter covers the following topics:

  • What is a NoSQL database?
  • What is a DynamoDB database?
  • DynamoDB operations with Python

What is a NoSQL database?

A NoSQL database is used to store unstructured data. ...

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