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Object to JSON

Function: Object to JSON​

This function allows you to convert any structured data, represented as an "Object" (a collection of key-value pairs), into a plain text format known as JSON (JavaScript Object Notation). This is useful when you need to send structured data to another system, store it as text, or display it in a text-based format.

Input​

  • The Object you wish to convert: This is the structured data (like a record or a collection of fields) that you want to transform into JSON text.
  • Result: This is the name of the variable where the generated JSON text will be stored. You must provide a name for this variable.

Output​

  • Result: The JSON text representation of your input object, stored in the variable name you provided. This output will be a STRING.

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

Here are some examples of how you can use the "Object to JSON" function:

Example 1: Preparing Customer Data for an API Call​

Imagine you have collected customer details in your application and need to send this information to an external CRM system via an API that expects data in JSON format.

  • Inputs:
    • The Object you wish to convert: 
      \{
        "firstName": "Alice",
        "lastName": "Smith",
        "email": "[email protected]",
        "isPremium": true
      \}
    • Result: customerJsonData
  • Result: A new variable named customerJsonData will be created, containing the following JSON string: \{"firstName":"Alice","lastName":"Smith","email":"[email protected]","isPremium":true\}. This string can then be used in your API request.

Example 2: Saving Form Submission Data as Text​

You have a form where users submit feedback, and you want to save the complete feedback entry as a single text field in your database for auditing purposes.

  • Inputs:
    • The Object you wish to convert: 
      \{
        "feedbackId": "FB001",
        "rating": 5,
        "comments": "Great platform, very intuitive!",
        "submissionDate": "2023-10-26"
      \}
    • Result: feedbackEntryText
  • Result: A new variable named feedbackEntryText will be created, containing the JSON string: \{"feedbackId":"FB001","rating":5,"comments":"Great platform, very intuitive!","submissionDate":"2023-10-26"\}. This string can then be stored in a text field in your database.

Example 3: Logging System Event Details​

Your application performs various actions, and you want to log the details of a specific event, including its status and associated data, in a structured yet text-based format.

  • Inputs:
    • The Object you wish to convert: 
      \{
        "eventType": "OrderProcessed",
        "orderId": "ORD-456",
        "status": "Completed",
        "totalAmount": 150.75,
        "customerRef": "CUST-789"
      \}
    • Result: eventLogDetails
  • Result: A new variable named eventLogDetails will be created, containing the JSON string: \{"eventType":"OrderProcessed","orderId":"ORD-456","status":"Completed","totalAmount":150.75,"customerRef":"CUST-789"\}. This string can be written to a log file or a logging service.