Hacker News Board Hacker News, browsed like a classic message board
Live data from Hacker News

The DynamoDB Book: Data Modeling with NoSQL and DynamoDB

dynamodbbook.com

Post reply on HN
Print view View original

1–10 of 114 posts

Re: The DynamoDB Book: Data Modeling with NoSQL and DynamoDB

#3

Post by abd12 »

Waves Author here. Happy to answer any questions folks have about the book, about DynamoDB, or about self-publishing.

NoSQL modeling is waaay different than relational modeling. I think a lot of NoSQL advice out there is pretty bad, which results in people dismissing the technology altogether. I've been working with DynamoDB for a few years now, and there's no way I'll go back.

The book has been available for about a month now, and I've been pretty happy with the reception. Strong support from Rick Houlihan (AWS DynamoDB wizard) and a lot of other folks at AWS.

You can get a free preview by signing up at the landing page. If you buy and don't like it, there's a full money-back guarantee with no questions asked. Also, if you're having income problems due to COVID, hit me up and we'll make something work :)

Anyhow, hit me up with questions!

EDIT: Added a coupon code for folks hearing about the book here. Use the code "HACKERNEWS" to save $20 on Basic, $30 on Plus, or $50 on Premium. :)

Re: The DynamoDB Book: Data Modeling with NoSQL and DynamoDB

#6

Post by abd12 »

Niccizero wrote: post #4

$79 for the basic package? A bit pricey if you ask me.

Fair enough! IMO, it's worth it :). You could spend a bunch of time cobbling together free resources, and you'd still only get about 30% of what's in the book. How much is your time worth as a software engineer?

That said, a few notes:

1. I added a coupon code ('HACKERNEWS') to knock $20 off Basic, $30 off Plus, and $50 off Premium.

2. If you're from a country where PPP makes this pretty expensive, hit me up. I'm happy to help.

3. If you're facing income challenges due to COVID-19, hit me up, I'm happy to help.

4. If this is unaffordable for any reason, hit me up, I'm happy to help. :)

Re: The DynamoDB Book: Data Modeling with NoSQL and DynamoDB

#8

Post by cityzen »

Niccizero wrote: post #4

$79 for the basic package? A bit pricey if you ask me.

If your rate is low enough that you can learn everything that is in this book for $80 worth of your time, then sure. Price is relative, it's not like he's selling prescription drugs for $1000 per pill.

I bought it and have found it to be completely worth the money. I don't look at prices for these things in relation to how much other books cost but how much time it will save me.

Re: The DynamoDB Book: Data Modeling with NoSQL and DynamoDB

#9

Post by MatthewPhillips »

abd12 wrote: post #6
Niccizero wrote: post #4

$79 for the basic package? A bit pricey if you ask me.

Fair enough! IMO, it's worth it :). You could spend a bunch of time cobbling together free resources, and you'd still only get about 30% of what's in the book. How much is your time worth as a software engineer? That said, a few notes: 1. I added a coupon code ('HACKERNEWS') to knock $20 off Basic, $30 off Plus, and $50 off Premium. 2. If you're from a country where PPP makes this pretty expensive, hit me up. I'm hap…

Your book does an excellent job explaining the single-table design pattern of DynamoDB. This pattern literally saves you money. So at a certain point you will earn back the $79 from a lower AWS bill (plus your applications will be much faster!)
Post reply on HN