Question: Does Alexa use DynamoDB?
Answered by Rafal Wilinski
Answer
Yes, Amazon Alexa uses Amazon DynamoDB as one of its key components. DynamoDB is a NoSQL database service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to store and retrieve data for Alexa's back-end systems. This allows Alexa to quickly access user information, such as preferences and previous requests, to provide a more personalized experience. Additionally, DynamoDB stores the data of the skills that Alexa uses.
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