Best practices for using sort keys to organize data in DynamoDB
Learn about best practices for using sort keys in DynamoDB to efficiently organize and query data. This page covers how sort keys can group related information and define hierarchical …
Data modeling for DynamoDB tables - Amazon DynamoDB
The sort key attribute is optional in the key schema and having a sort key enables modelling one-to-many relationships and creating item collections in DynamoDB. Sort keys are also referred …
How to achieve sorting by any attribute of an item in DynamoDB
Sep 30, 2020 · I can list patients, claims and payments sorted by their creation date by using a GSI with EntryType as a partition key and CreationDate as a sort key. Also I can list a patient's …
Using Sort Keys to Organize Data in Amazon DynamoDB
Oct 10, 2018 · In this post, I explore real-life examples of optimizing tables for data retrieval with sort keys. You use sort keys to not only group and organize data, but also to provide additional …
Query in DynamoDB on the Basis of Partition Key and Sort Key
May 9, 2025 · DynamoDB supports two types of primary keys: a simple key (just a Partition Key) and a composite key, which combines a Partition Key and a Sort Key. The Partition Key …
Effective data sorting with Amazon DynamoDB | AWS Database …
Jan 10, 2024 · DynamoDB stores data in items (analogous to rows) where each item has a unique identifier called the partition key, which serves as the primary way to distribute data across …
DynamoDB Sort Key - The Ultimate Guide [w/ Code Examples]
Mar 20, 2022 · Learn what DynamoDB Sort Key is, how it differs from other keys types, best practices & code examples to help you add, change & query data using sort key.
DynamoDB Partition Key vs Sort Key: Complete Guide (2025)
Learn the critical differences between DynamoDB partition keys and sort keys, how to choose the right key structure, and best practices for optimal performance.
Data Modeling for DynamoDB Single Table Design - SenseDeep
Nov 12, 2021 · Single-table designs overload the partition and sort key values by using key prefix labels. In this way, multiple entities can be safely stored and reliability retrieved via a single …
Mastering Sorting Techniques in DynamoDB: From Chaos to Clarity
DynamoDB supports two kinds of primary keys: the partition key and the composite primary key. A partition key (aka hash key) is a single attribute, while a composite primary key includes a …