A new and improved AWS CDK construct for Amazon DynamoDB tables

This article introduces the new AWS CDK TableV2 construct for Amazon DynamoDB tables, which provides several improvements and new features compared to the original Table construct.

Specifically, the article covers:

• Background: The reasoning behind creating a new TableV2 construct, including improved drift detection for replica tables and eliminating the need for a Lambda custom resource.
• Features walkthrough:
  • Replicas: Configuring properties on a per-replica basis, granting permissions to individual replicas, and more granular control.
  • Billing: Simplified configuration of billing modes (on-demand or provisioned) and auto-scaling using new classes.
  • Encryption: Ability to provide custom KMS keys for each replica, improving security and control.
• Conclusion: The TableV2 construct offers significant improvements over the original Table construct, including easier global table management, simplified configuration, more granular control over replicas, and an improved API design and user experience.