Error: dynamodb the parameter cannot be converted to a numeric value NaN
Answered by Rafal Wilinski
What's Causing This Error
This is common error developers face when the passed value is not a valid number or if it is in a format that cannot be parsed as a number.
Solution: Here's How To Resolve It
Make sure that the parameter being passed is a valid number and used conversions are working as expected.
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