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Create data-format in scope

Function: Create data-format in scope​

This action allows you to create a new data structure (like an object or a list of items) and store it temporarily within your application's memory. You give this data structure a unique name, making it easy to access and use in subsequent steps of your application flow. This is useful for holding temporary data, configuration settings, or information retrieved from other actions.

Input​

  • Value (DATA_FORMAT): The actual data structure you want to save. This can be a single object, a list of objects, or any structured data.
  • Variable Name (STRING): The unique name you want to assign to this data structure. You will use this name to access the data later in your application.

Output​

  • Variable Name (STRING): The name of the variable that was successfully created and stored in the application's memory. This confirms the identifier you provided and indicates the variable is now available for use.

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

Here are some practical ways you can use the "Create data-format in scope" action:

Example 1: Storing a New Customer's Basic Information​

Imagine you have a form where users enter their details. After the user submits the form, you want to temporarily store this information before saving it to a database or sending it to another service.

  • Inputs:
    • Value: 
      \{
        "firstName": "Alice",
        "lastName": "Smith",
        "email": "[email protected]",
        "phone": "555-123-4567"
      \}
    • Variable Name: newCustomerDetails
  • Result: A new variable named newCustomerDetails is created in your application's memory, holding Alice Smith's contact information. You can now use this variable in subsequent actions, for example, to display a confirmation message or to prepare the data for database storage.

Example 2: Storing a List of Selected Products​

Suppose a user is building an order and selects several products from a catalog. You want to keep track of these selected items before finalizing the order.

  • Inputs:
    • Value: 
      [
        \{"productId": "P001", "name": "Laptop Pro", "quantity": 1, "price": 1200.00\},
        \{"productId": "P005", "name": "Wireless Mouse", "quantity": 2, "price": 25.00\}
      ]
    • Variable Name: selectedProductsList
  • Result: A variable named selectedProductsList is created, containing a list of the chosen products and their details. This list can then be used to calculate the total order cost or to display an order summary.

Example 3: Storing Temporary User Preferences​

In an application, you might allow users to set temporary preferences (like a display theme or notification settings) that are not immediately saved to their profile but are used for the current session.

  • Inputs:
    • Value: 
      \{
        "displayTheme": "dark",
        "notificationsEnabled": true,
        "language": "en-US"
      \}
    • Variable Name: currentUserSettings
  • Result: A variable named currentUserSettings is created, storing the user's current session preferences. Your application can then dynamically adjust its interface or behavior based on these settings.