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createStream
KinesisClient.createStream(streamName, [options]) creates a new Kinesis stream.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| streamName | string | The name of the Kinesis stream to create. |
| options | object | Optional configuration for the stream creation. |
Options
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| shardCount | number | The number of shards for the stream (for provisioned mode). |
| streamModeDetails | object | Configuration for the stream mode. |
| streamModeDetails.streamMode | string | The billing mode for the stream. Either PROVISIONED or ON_DEMAND. |
Returns
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
Promise<void> | A Promise that fulfills when the stream creation request is complete. |
Example
JavaScript
import {
AWSConfig,
KinesisClient,
} from 'https://jslib.k6.io/aws/0.14.0/kinesis.js';
const awsConfig = new AWSConfig({
region: __ENV.AWS_REGION,
accessKeyId: __ENV.AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID,
secretAccessKey: __ENV.AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY,
});
const kinesis = new KinesisClient(awsConfig);
export default async function () {
// Create a stream with provisioned billing and 2 shards
await kinesis.createStream('my-provisioned-stream', {
shardCount: 2,
});
// Create a stream with on-demand billing
await kinesis.createStream('my-on-demand-stream', {
streamModeDetails: {
streamMode: 'ON_DEMAND',
},
});
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