Setup DynamoDB for this project

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Creating a DynamoDB Table

Amazon DynamoDB is a fully managed NoSQL database service that provides fast and predictable performance with seamless scalability. This guide walks you through creating a DynamoDB table from scratch.

1. Sign in to AWS Management Console

1. Open AWS Management Console.
2. In the Search bar, type “DynamoDB” and select it.

2. Start Table Creation

1. Click Create table.

3. Define Table Name and Primary Key

1. Table name – Enter a descriptive name for your table (e.g., Users or Orders).

2. Partition key – Enter a primary key attribute name (For this project is checkinDay) and select its type (String).

3. Add a Sort key a composite primary key.

4. Configure Table Settings

1. Choose Table settings:

• Choose default settings

2. Set Tags:

• You can set tags if you want to manage your budget and AWS resources.

5. Create the Table

1. Click Create table.

   

2. Wait until the Status changes to Active.