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# [Using SQS to Throttle Writes to DynamoDB](https://blog.guilleojeda.com/sqs-throttle-database-writes-dynamodb?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

How to use Amazon SQS to avoid overloading a DynamoDB table with write operations from a highly scalable backend in AWS Lambda. Includes best practices.

Sep 7, 2023 · 11 min read · blog.guilleojeda.com  
Updated Dec 18, 2024  
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Hi! I'm Guille Ojeda, Cloud Architecture Consultant To put it simply, I create simple solutions for complex technical problems. My focus is on designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions that startups, scaleups and SMBs can lean on to grow. I lean on years of experience in cloud architecture and consulting to deliver solutions that are easy to understand and manage.

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