[Solved] In an AppSync resolver mapping template for DynamoDB, what does the following Velocity Template Language (VTL) snippet do?{"version": "2018-05-29", "operation": "PutItem", "key": {"id": {"S": "$ctx.... | DynamoDB

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In an AppSync resolver mapping template for DynamoDB, what does the following Velocity Template Language (VTL) snippet do?

{"version": "2018-05-29", "operation": "PutItem", "key": {"id": {"S": "$ctx.args.id"}}, "attributeValues": {"name": {"S": "$ctx.args.name"}}}

AUpdates only the name attribute of an existing item

BDeletes an item with the specified id from DynamoDB

CInserts or replaces an item with given id and name in DynamoDB

DQueries items with the given id from DynamoDB

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze the operation field
The operation is "PutItem", which inserts or replaces an item in DynamoDB.
Step 2: Understand the key and attributes
The key is set by id argument, and attributeValues sets the name attribute.
Final Answer:
It inserts or replaces an item with given id and name -> Option C
Quick Check:
PutItem = Insert or replace item [OK]

Quick Trick: PutItem replaces or inserts item in DynamoDB [OK]

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