Learn PARTIQL with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 18, 2025
Architecture
Query parser converts PartiQL -> AST
Execution engine interprets AST over data model
Backend adapters normalize data structures
Optional federated query layers
AWS-native optimization for DynamoDB
Rendering Model
PartiQL -> AST
AST -> logical plan
Plan -> backend execution
Results normalized into SQL-like form
Architectural Patterns
Federated multi-model querying
Document-native SQL
Schema-late evaluation
Path-based record navigation
Real World Architectures
Serverless audit trail systems
E-commerce cart JSON stores
IoT telemetry analytics
Log/event storage backends
Design Principles
SQL compatibility
Uniform data model abstraction
Schema-on-read flexibility
Native nested/JSON support
Scalability Guide
Use DynamoDB indexes
Limit scans
Project minimal fields
Use parallel scans for analytics
Migration Guide
Convert DynamoDB API calls to PartiQL
Convert JSON queries to SQL path access
Map SQL tables -> items
Rewrite joins or use UNNEST