Xano Transform: GET Filter

[@alexxlem]

Can we add dynamic data, such as a variable, in the filters?

[@fredkzk]

Yes you can, else, this function would be useless.

[@oncallmonkey]

Good to know! All of these examples static values though. How can I reference variables with the get filter?

[@oncallmonkey]

Never mind. The expression data type video answers my question. Thanks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnvalneppdqJhNE

[@xaviera5886]

Nice video, just a question, what is the difference with the array fundction : Find all elements ?

[@nocodebackend]

Great question! Basically, both can do the job, but using an expression might be a bit quicker in terms of application. It really boils down to what you're most comfortable with. 😊

[@xaviera5886]

Sure @@nocodebackend, thanks for the answer 😁

[@bryanfernando90]

Can an expression be written as a variable and then have that variable used to run the expression where it's been applied?

[@nocodebackend]

Right now, we can't write an expression as a variable and then use that variable in the way you described. But we're all about evolving and adding features that make things better for our users. Feel free to pop this idea onto our feature request board with some details about how you envision it working and its potential uses. This helps us get a clear picture and consider it for future updates. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 🌟

[@nocodebackend]

🔗 Link to Feature Request Board: community.xano.com/feature-requests

[@bulliethepirate]

Hi you said at 11:37 "and execute them much faster". Does the code get executed faster or did you mean we can write the expressions faster?

[@nocodebackend]

Great catch! At 11:37, we meant that you can write expressions faster (if it is something you are comfortable with), especially when you're dealing with more complex stuff in the function stack. Hope that clears it up!

[@bulliethepirate]

@@nocodebackend Thank you for the clarification.

[@pskordis]

Excellent feature, thank you!

[@roskul]

Would this method be faster than a loop?

[@fredkzk]

As seen in the video, the most complex filter run takes 0.3s to get the result with the "old" method and 0.23s with the new expression.

[@roskul]

@@fredkzkI don’t trust those debugger timings much, but feels like this should be faster.

[@fredkzk]

@@roskul You are right, the timing is inconsistent. Multiple tests do show a better perf though. And I've used such expressions in another no-code tool, named AppGyver, now SAP Build Apps, and data processing is the fastest in the industry. Too bad the tool and support suck big time.

[@nocodebackend]

Hey! Good question. We haven't run specific tests to compare methods yet. The main idea was to provide a quicker option for those comfortable with learning the new syntax. But we're really curious about your experience with it. If you try it out, we'd love to hear your feedback! 🙂

[@_brian_kiptoo]

HOW can we use the get expressions in joins

[@nocodebackend]

Great question! Using expressions in joins can be a bit detailed to explain in a KZbin comment. For a comprehensive guide, we recommend using the AI Assistant over at our Xano Community (community.xano.com/). It's a fantastic resource for detailed explanations and examples. If you need further help after that, feel free to post your specific questions in the 'Ask the Community' section or reach out to us via Support. :)