Error: dynamodb local shell not working

Answered by Rafal Wilinski
What's Causing This Error
This error occurs if you installed DynamoDB local version 1.17 or higher because versions higher than 1.17 does not ship the local shell.
Solution: Here's How To Resolve It
To resolve the error, downgrade DynamoDB Local to version 1.17 or lower.
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