This paper details the architecture and evolution of Amazon DynamoDB, a fully managed NoSQL database service. Key features highlighted include its scalability, predictable performance, high availability (achieved through multi-region replication and sophisticated failure handling), and strong durability (guaranteed by techniques like write-ahead logging and continuous data verification). The authors discuss challenges faced during DynamoDB's development, such as handling uneven traffic distribution and optimising resource allocation, and explain the solutions implemented, including the shift from provisioned to on-demand capacity. Performance benchmarks are provided to demonstrate the system's consistent low latency even under extreme load.

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