The "schema-less" promise of NoSQL is often a trap. In reality, the lack of a schema makes your data design even more critical. A poor data model in a distributed system doesn't just slow down queries—it breaks scalability and inflates your cloud bill.

In this session, we will walk through the lifecycle of a NoSQL model, from JSON specifications to advanced partitioning strategies. You will learn how to handle the nuance of NULL vs. undefined values and, crucially, how to select a Partition Key that prevents "hot partitions." We’ll conclude by exploring how Materialized Views can solve the puzzle of cross-partition queries without sacrificing speed.

Join us to see why "just dump it in JSON" will not work in a distributed database.