Formatting - [Date/Time] Compare Dates with Pipedream Utils API on New Column from PostgreSQL API

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Getting Started#

This integration creates a workflow with a PostgreSQL trigger and Pipedream Utils action. When you configure and deploy the workflow, it will run on Pipedream's servers 24x7 for free.

Select this integration
Configure the New Column trigger
1. Connect your PostgreSQL account
2. Configure Polling Interval
3. Select a Schema
4. Select a Table
Configure the Formatting - [Date/Time] Compare Dates action
1. Connect your Pipedream Utils account
2. Configure Start Date
3. Optional- Select a Input Format
4. Configure End Date
Deploy the workflow
Send a test event to validate your setup
Turn on the trigger

Details#

This integration uses pre-built, source-available components from Pipedream's GitHub repo. These components are developed by Pipedream and the community, and verified and maintained by Pipedream.

To contribute an update to an existing component or create a new component, create a PR on GitHub. If you're new to Pipedream component development, you can start with quickstarts for trigger span and action development, and then review the component API reference.

Trigger#

New Column on PostgreSQL

Description:Emit new event when a new column is added to a table. [See the documentation](https://node-postgres.com/features/queries)

Version:2.0.8

Key:postgresql-new-column

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PostgreSQL Overview#

On Pipedream, you can leverage the PostgreSQL app to create workflows that automate database operations, synchronize data across platforms, and react to database events in real-time. Think handling new row entries, updating records from webhooks, or even compiling reports on a set schedule. Pipedream's serverless platform provides a powerful way to connect PostgreSQL with a variety of apps, enabling you to create tailored automation that fits your specific needs.

Trigger Code#

import common from "../common.mjs"; export default { ...common, name: "New Column", key: "postgresql-new-column", description: "Emit new event when a new column is added to a table. [See the documentation](https://node-postgres.com/features/queries)", version: "2.0.8", type: "source", props: { ...common.props, schema: { propDefinition: [ common.props.postgresql, "schema", ], }, table: { propDefinition: [ common.props.postgresql, "table", (c) => ({ schema: c.schema, }), ], }, }, async run() { const previousColumns = this._getPreviousValues() || []; const columns = await this.postgresql.getColumns(this.table, this.schema); const newColumns = columns.filter((column) => !previousColumns.includes(column)); for (const column of newColumns) { const meta = this.generateMeta(column); this.$emit(column, meta); } this._setPreviousValues(columns); }, };

Trigger Configuration#

This component may be configured based on the props defined in the component code. Pipedream automatically prompts for input values in the UI and CLI.

Label	Prop	Type	Description
PostgreSQL	`postgresql`	`app`	This component uses the PostgreSQL app.
N/A	`db`	`$.service.db`	This component uses `$.service.db` to maintain state between executions.
Polling Interval	`timer`	`$.interface.timer`	Pipedream will poll the API on this schedule
Schema	`schema`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Table	`table`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.

Trigger Authentication#

PostgreSQL uses API keys for authentication. When you connect your PostgreSQL account, Pipedream securely stores the keys so you can easily authenticate to PostgreSQL APIs in both code and no-code steps.

Connecting to Restricted Databases

Either enable the shared static IP for this account below, or configure a VPC to deploy any workflow in your workspace to a private network with a dedicated static IP. Learn more in our docs

SSL Setup

Configure SSL on your PostgreSQL database by providing the CA (Certificate Authority), and choosing between Full Verification, Verify Certificate Authority (CA), or Skip Verification. Skipping verification is not recommended as this has serious security implications

About PostgreSQL#

PostgreSQL is a free and open-source relational database management system emphasizing extensibility and SQL compliance.

Action#

Formatting - [Date/Time] Compare Dates on Pipedream Utils

Description:Get the duration between two dates in days, hours, minutes, and seconds along with checking if they are the same.

Version:0.0.6

Key:pipedream_utils-compare-dates

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Pipedream Utils Overview#

The Pipedream Utils app is a set of pre-built functions that streamline common tasks in your workflows. It acts like a Swiss Army knife for developers, providing essential tools such as format conversion, date manipulation, and text processing. By leveraging these functions, you can reduce the boilerplate code needed for routine operations, speeding up the development of intricate automations. The Helper Functions API can be a game changer when it comes to tasks like parsing dates in user-friendly formats, encoding and decoding data, or generating UUIDs, making them more efficient and less error-prone.

Action Code#

import commonDateTime from "../../common/date-time/commonDateTime.mjs"; import pipedream_utils from "../../pipedream_utils.app.mjs"; import { DATE_TIME_UNITS } from "../../common/date-time/dateTimeUnits.mjs"; export default { ...commonDateTime, name: "Formatting - [Date/Time] Compare Dates", description: "Get the duration between two dates in days, hours, minutes, and seconds along with checking if they are the same.", key: "pipedream_utils-compare-dates", version: "0.0.6", annotations: { destructiveHint: false, openWorldHint: true, readOnlyHint: true, }, type: "action", props: { ...commonDateTime.props, inputDate: { propDefinition: [ pipedream_utils, "inputDate", ], label: "Start Date", description: "Enter start date string, in the format defined in `Input Format`. If the start date is after the end date, these dates will be swapped and in the output `datesSwapped` will be set to `true`.", }, endDate: { propDefinition: [ pipedream_utils, "inputDate", ], label: "End Date", description: "Enter end date string, in the format defined in `Input Format`. Timezone is assumed the same for both dates if not explicitly set.", }, }, async run({ $ }) { const startDateObj = this.getDateFromInput(this.inputDate); const endDateObj = this.getDateFromInput(this.endDate); const startValue = startDateObj.valueOf(); const endValue = endDateObj.valueOf(); const datesSwapped = startValue > endValue; let result = "equal"; let remainingValue = Math.abs(endValue - startValue); if (remainingValue) { const arrResults = []; const arrUnits = Object.entries(DATE_TIME_UNITS).sort((a, b) => b[1] - a[1]); for (const [ word, unit, ] of arrUnits) { const amount = Math.floor(remainingValue / unit); if (amount) { arrResults.push(`${amount} ${amount === 1 ? word : `${word}s`}`); remainingValue %= unit; if (!remainingValue) break; } } result = arrResults.join(", "); } $.export("$summary", "Successfully compared dates"); return { datesSwapped, result, }; }, };

Action Configuration#

This component may be configured based on the props defined in the component code. Pipedream automatically prompts for input values in the UI.

Label	Prop	Type	Description
Pipedream Utils	`pipedream_utils`	`app`	This component uses the Pipedream Utils app.
Start Date	`inputDate`	`string`	Enter start date string, in the format defined in `Input Format`. If the start date is after the end date, these dates will be swapped and in the output `datesSwapped` will be set to `true`.
Input Format	`inputFormat`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu:`Sun Jan 22 23:04:05 +0000 2006January 22 2006 23:04:05January 22 2006Jan 22 20062006-01-22T23:04:052006-01-22T23:04:05+00002006-01-22 23:04:05 +00002006-01-22 23:042006-01-2201-22-200601/22/200601/22/0622-01-200622/01/200622/01/06Unix time (seconds) Eg. 1137971045Unix time (milliseconds) Eg. 1137971045000`
End Date	`endDate`	`string`	Enter end date string, in the format defined in `Input Format`. Timezone is assumed the same for both dates if not explicitly set.

Action Authentication#

The Pipedream Utils API does not require authentication.

About Pipedream Utils#

Utility functions to use within your Pipedream workflows

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