S3 Keys, Prefixes & Objects

Demystifying Amazon S3: Keys, Prefixes, and Zero-Byte Objects

I had a recent encounter with AWS S3 objects that initially really confused me, but after I worked through it, I have a much better understanding of what S3 is all about. Amazon S3 vs. Traditional File Systems Unlike traditional file systems with a clear hierarchical structure, S3 operates on a flatter architecture. Instead of organizing files within folders, S3 objects reside directly in your S3 bucket. The folder-like structure you observe in the console serves as a visual aid for quick comprehension, but it doesn’t represent the true nature of S3’s underlying organization. [Read More]
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