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You wrote this code to update an item but get a runtime error: const { DynamoDBClient, UpdateItemCommand } = require("@aws-sdk/client-dynamodb"); const client = new DynamoDBClient({ region: "us-east-1" }); const params = { TableName: "Users", Key: { id: { S: "123" } }, UpdateExpression: "SET age = :a", ExpressionAttributeValues: { ":a": 30 } }; const command = new UpdateItemCommand(params); await client.send(command); What is the cause of the error?

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You wrote this code to update an item but get a runtime error: const { DynamoDBClient, UpdateItemCommand } = require("@aws-sdk/client-dynamodb"); const client = new DynamoDBClient({ region: "us-east-1" }); const params = { TableName: "Users", Key: { id: { S: "123" } }, UpdateExpression: "SET age = :a", ExpressionAttributeValues: { ":a": 30 } }; const command = new UpdateItemCommand(params); await client.send(command); What is the cause of the error?
AUpdateExpression syntax is incorrect
BKey attribute name is invalid
CExpressionAttributeValues must use DynamoDB attribute value format
DTableName is missing
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Check ExpressionAttributeValues format

    Values must be in DynamoDB attribute value format, e.g., { ":a": { N: "30" } } for number 30.
  2. Step 2: Verify other parameters

    UpdateExpression syntax and Key are correct; TableName is present.
  3. Final Answer:

    ExpressionAttributeValues must use DynamoDB attribute value format -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    Attribute values need DynamoDB format [OK]
Quick Trick: Wrap values in DynamoDB format like { N: "30" } [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Passing raw JS values instead of DynamoDB format
  • Incorrect UpdateExpression syntax
  • Missing or wrong Key attribute

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