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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DynamoDB Shell?
The DynamoDB shell is interactive way to experience and try out the DynamoDB service through DynamoDB local. It is used for learning and testing purposes
How can I use it?
Type in your code in the text editor on the left hand side. Press the play button to execute the code. The results will appear in the console on the right hand side
Saving/Loading Files
To save either press Ctrl + S or go to the save screen by clicking the disk icon on the top toolbar.
To load either drag and drop a file from the desktop onto the left text editor or go to the save screen by clicking the disk icon.
To load either drag and drop a file from the desktop onto the left text editor or go to the save screen by clicking the disk icon.
Auto-Completion
To use the auto-completion features press Ctrl + Space to open up the code prompt. To quickly complete code press the tab key while typing in partial commands
What about Code Snippets?
To get a code snippet to appear start by typing in the keyword into the text editor and press the tab key. You will be guided further down the code by pressing the tab key.
Console Shortcuts
Enter
Evaluate the entered command.Shift+Enter
Continue to the next line.Tab
Indent.Shift+Tab
Unindent.Up
Previous history item.Down
Next history item.Ctrl+Up
Move to the line above the cursor.Ctrl+Down
Move to the line below the cursor.Ctrl+E
Move to the end of the current line.Ctrl+A
Move to the start of the current line.Ctrl+K
Clears the console.Ctrl+Z
Cancel current prompt.Ctrl+G
Open examples preview.Ctrl+H
Open this help page.Editor Shortcuts
Ctrl+Space
Open Auto-Complete.Keyword+Tab
Auto-Complete SnippetCtrl+L
Open Line SelectorCtrl+Z
UndoCtrl+S
Save session