Athena Express

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Athena-Express can simplify executing SQL queries in Amazon Athena AND fetching cleaned-up JSON results in the same synchronous or asynchronous request - well suited for web applications.

Overview

Athena-Express simplifies executing SQL queries in Amazon Athena and fetching cleaned-up JSON results in the same synchronous or asynchronous request. It integrates Amazon Athena with Node.JS applications, making it easier to query and analyze large-scale datasets stored in Amazon S3.

Features

  • Simplified Integration: Easily integrate Amazon Athena with any Node.JS application.
  • Query Execution Handling: Initiates query execution, checks status, and fetches results from Amazon S3.
  • Data Formatting: Formats query results into a clean, user-friendly JSON array.
  • Error Handling: Automatically handles specific Athena errors by retrying when needed.
  • Cost Management: Provides optional stats, including cost per query in USD.
  • Result Retrieval Options: Supports pagination or continuous stream for fetching results.
  • Synchronous and Asynchronous Fetching: Supports both modes for fetching query results.

Summary

Athena-Express offers a convenient way to work with Amazon Athena in Node.JS applications, reducing the complexity of integration and query execution handling. By providing features like error handling, cost management, and various result retrieval options, it streamlines the process of querying and analyzing large datasets stored in Amazon S3.