It's very important to keep in mind that we should model our data before we start writing the code. Defining your access patterns helps you to model the data. PK (partition key) and SK (sort key) handle most of the access patterns.
Some Dynamodb terminology:
Don't forget to use UUIDv7. As of May 2024, it's standardized under RFC9562. It's time to start using it in your database designs.
UUIDv7 brings time-ordering to your IDs, which introduces time-ordering to your IDs, offering significant advantages and cost savings, particularly for DynamoDB users.
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