How to Manage DynamoDB Tables With Terraform [Tutorial]

This article discusses how to use Terraform with Amazon DynamoDB, a fully managed NoSQL database service provided by AWS that offers high-performance, scalable, and flexible data storage. It covers the key points of using Terraform for managing DynamoDB tables, adding indexes and streams, and locking state files. The article also highlights the benefits of using Terraform with DynamoDB, such as state locking, scalability, performance, integration with AWS services, managed service capabilities, flexibility, and automatic scaling. Additionally, it provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a DynamoDB table using Terraform and configure state locking in the backend using DynamoDB tables. The article also introduces Spacelift, a product that can run your Terraform workflows, enabling an end-to-end secure Gitops approach.