With the latest version of DynamoDB Local, you can also get an interactive DynamoDB Local JavaScript shell. In this recipe, we are going to see how to use it.
To perform this recipe, you need to have completed the earlier recipe of Downloading and setting up DynamoDB Local.
Enabling DynamoDB Local does not require any extra effort; we need to simply start DynamoDB Local, and go to http://localhost:8000/shell/ in the browser of your choice - you will see the interactive shell:
This interesting hands-on tutorial will help you understand DynamoDB. At the end of this tutorial, you will be able to create certain tables, try out various item levels and operations, and also create a demo application. Just use the navigation options as directed and this will be done.