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How to handle complex data filtering and sorting in Xano?

Discover smart ways to tackle complex data filtering and sorting in Xano. Enhance your data handling prowess with hands-on tips and clear, step-by-step instructions.

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Overview

Dealing with complex data filtering and sorting in Xano is all about getting to know its strong querying tools. Xano has an easy-to-use query builder and you can write custom logic with JavaScript. There are all kinds of operators to play with, letting users filter data by equality, ranges, or even if a value is in an array. Sorting's a breeze—just set the fields and the order you want in the query settings. You can even chain multiple conditions together and use pagination to handle big datasets. Nail these features, and managing data effectively becomes second nature, perfectly fitting your app's requirements.

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How to handle complex data filtering and sorting in Xano?

Step 1: Access Your Xano Project

Log in to Xano and pick the project where you want to do some data filtering and sorting.

Step 2: Navigate to API Endpoints

Head over to the "API" section from the dashboard. Here, you can create new endpoints or tweak existing ones to add your filtering and sorting logic.

Step 3: Create or Select an Endpoint

If you're making a new endpoint, give it a name, description, and choose the method (like GET or POST). If you're updating an existing one, just click on it to start editing.

Step 4: Configure Data Fetching

Scroll down to the "Function Stack" section. Add a "Query All Records" function to pull data from your database table. Pick the table you want to query.

Step 5: Add Filters

  1. Click the "Add Filter" button in the "Query All Records" function.
  2. Choose the field you want to filter on.
  3. Pick the filter condition (like equals, contains, greater than).
  4. Enter the value for filtering.

Repeat these steps to add more filters if you need them.

Step 6: Apply Sorting

  1. In the same "Query All Records" function, find the "Sort" section.
  2. Click "Add Sort".
  3. Choose the field you want to sort by.
  4. Pick the sorting order (ascending or descending).

You can add more sorting fields if needed.

Step 7: Adjust Query Options

If you want, adjust options like "Limit" and "Offset" to paginate your results or limit the number of records returned.

Step 8: Implement Additional Logic (Optional)

In the "Function Stack", you can add more functions like "Set Variable", "Conditionals", or "Loops" to add extra business logic or processing after fetching the data.

Step 9: Test Your Endpoint

Use the "Test" feature in Xano to run your endpoint and make sure the filtering and sorting work as expected. Check the returned data to confirm everything's working right.

Step 10: Deploy and Use Your Endpoint

Once you're happy with it, deploy your endpoint. Integrate it into your app or use Xano's API documentation feature to share the details with other developers.

By following these steps, you can handle complex data filtering and sorting in Xano pretty easily.

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