Database Reference
In-Depth Information
Summary
In this chapter, we discussed considering AWS DynamoDB as a backend database for your
mobile applications. We started with discussing the challenges in using traditional in-house
databases for mobile applications. We then discussed how DynamoDB can be helpful if
you chose it as a backend database for mobile applications.
We talked about how WIF can help you to reduce the time to market for mobile applica-
tions by integrating the authentication and authorization with Facebook, Google, and
Amazon accounts. We also saw how the AWS STS helps in securing our mobile applica-
tions by generating temporary access tokens for mobile application requests on AWS re-
sources. For those who want to use their own identity credentials, we saw how that can be
performed as well.
Later, we discussed the best practices in DynamoDB data modeling for a mobile consider-
ing an example use case of an e-commerce mobile application. Taking this example as a
reference, we understood how various operations can be performed using AWS Mobile
SDKs for Android and iOS.
I hope this helps you, providing proper direction for your understanding and development.
At last, now that we have gone through most of the features, pros and cons, usages, code
samples and designs of DynamoDB, I hope this topic contributes to your knowledge. All
the best for your adventures with DynamoDB!