Go to appAcademyWhat's new?
WHAT'S NEW?

Inline Functions: Transform Data in a Single Step

November 12, 2024
Features

Overview
Copy

Inline Functions brings the familiarity of function-based transformations directly into your Tray workflows, enabling powerful data manipulation without leaving your connector steps. This game-changing feature optimises workflow efficiency whilst reducing complexity and task usage, allowing you to focus on building value-adding integrations.

Key Features
Copy

  • Simple Syntax: Familiar function-based syntax makes data transformation accessible to users of all technical backgrounds (based on lodash library)

  • In-connector Transformations: Transform data directly within connector steps, eliminating the need for additional helper connectors

  • Comprehensive Function Library: Rich set of string, number, date, and boolean functions to handle complex data manipulation needs

  • Dynamic Arguments: Use data from previous steps and project configuration seamlessly as function parameters (using Tray's jsonpaths)

  • Intuitive Function Discovery: Built-in function search and syntax assistance helps you find and use the right transformations

Benefits
Copy

  • Optimised Task Usage: Consolidate multiple helper steps into single transformations, reducing overall task consumption

  • Enhanced Workflow Readability: Cleaner, more maintainable workflows with fewer steps and clearer data flow

  • Reduced Technical Barrier: Perform complex transformations without requiring JavaScript or Python expertise

  • Faster Execution: Streamlined workflows lead to quicker execution times and improved performance

Getting Started
Copy

Access Inline Functions through the f(x) input type option in any string-type field within your connector steps.

Visit our documentation to learn more about leveraging Inline Functions in your workflows, or watch this demo for a live walk-through of the current functionality.

Note: The current iteration supports string-type fields with date/time capabilities. Numbers and booleans are supported as string types. Additional type support will be introduced in future releases based on customer feedback.