⚠️ Action required: Update Output Key Fields on Captain Data⚠️
To improve consistency, we're standardizing key names in our platform. We've created a spreadsheet with the updated key names to guide you through this migration, to make sure your configurations are up to date. Click here to VERIFY YOUR KEY FIELDS
In Google Sheets, headers are typically used to label columns, making it easier to understand the content of the data in each column. While it is technically possible to include spaces in header names, it is generally not recommended for the following reasons:
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Readability and Clarity: Including spaces in headers can make them harder to read, especially when dealing with long column names. Spaces can visually break up the text, making it less clear and potentially leading to confusion or errors when working with the data.
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Data Consistency: Using spaces in headers can lead to inconsistent naming conventions. Some users might use spaces while others may not, leading to variations in header names that could hinder data analysis and manipulation.
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Ease of Use in Formulas and References: When working with data in formulas or when referencing cells, column headers with spaces require special handling, such as enclosing the header name within single quotes or square brackets. This adds complexity and increases the risk of errors in formulas.
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Export and Integration: When exporting data or integrating with other applications or scripts, spaces in headers can cause issues. Some applications or programming languages may not handle spaces in column names properly, leading to data import errors or data processing complications.
⚠️ Instead of using spaces, it is a best practice to use alternative methods for separating words in headers to maintain clarity and consistency. ⚠️
Captain Data's approach for headers name / columns name:
- Underscore Separation: Using underscores (_) to separate words, e.g., "first_name," "last_name."
Some common approaches include:
- CamelCase: Writing compound words together and capitalizing each word's initial letter, e.g., "FirstName," "LastName."
- PascalCase: Similar to CamelCase, but with the initial letter of the first word also capitalized, e.g., "FirstName," "LastName."
By adopting consistent naming conventions without spaces in headers, you can improve data readability, maintain data integrity, and facilitate data analysis and integration processes.
Required fields for the automations 🤖
For nearly every automation, you're required to input the correct "key_name" which refers to the accurate "header_name/column_name."
This ensures that the robot retrieves the data you intend to use when uploading a CSV file.
Please ensure that you provide the correct header to ensure the successful execution of your job.
How-to check the required input column name?
In the Workflow Configuration, you can find the required key name by clicking on the three dots next to the first step, then input.