# Creating tables and loading data for code examples in DynamoDB
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See below for the basics on creating tables in DynamoDB, loading in a sample dataset, querying the data, and updating the data.
+ [Step 1: Create a table in DynamoDB](getting-started-step-1.md)
+ [Step 2: Write data to a DynamoDB table](getting-started-step-2.md)
+ [Step 3: Read data from a DynamoDB table](getting-started-step-3.md)
+ [Step 4: Update data in a DynamoDB table](getting-started-step-4.md)