When paginating results using DynamoDB SDK, how do you specify the starting point for the next page of results?

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DynamoDB - with AWS SDK

ASet <code>StartKey</code> to the first item's key

BSet <code>ExclusiveStartKey</code> to the previous response's <code>LastEvaluatedKey</code>

CUse <code>NextPageToken</code> from the previous response

DSet <code>PageNumber</code> to the next page index

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand pagination tokens
DynamoDB uses LastEvaluatedKey to indicate where to continue.
Step 2: Use ExclusiveStartKey
To fetch the next page, set ExclusiveStartKey in the request to the previous LastEvaluatedKey.
Step 3: Eliminate incorrect options
StartKey, NextPageToken, and PageNumber are not valid DynamoDB SDK parameters.
Final Answer:
Set ExclusiveStartKey to LastEvaluatedKey -> Option B
Quick Check:
Verify parameter names in SDK docs [OK]

Quick Trick: Use ExclusiveStartKey with LastEvaluatedKey to paginate [OK]

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