Automated API Data Filtering Workflow
Function Automate streamlines data retrieval from an API every minute, filtering out previously processed items to ensure only new data is captured. This efficient workflow enhances data management by automating updates, saving time, and reducing manual effort.
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Workflow Overview
Function Automate streamlines data retrieval from an API every minute, filtering out previously processed items to ensure only new data is captured. This efficient workflow enhances data management by automating updates, saving time, and reducing manual effort.
This workflow is ideal for:
- Satellite Tracking Enthusiasts: Individuals or groups interested in tracking satellite positions in real-time.
- Developers: Programmers looking to automate data retrieval from APIs.
- Data Analysts: Professionals needing to analyze satellite data trends over time.
- Educators: Teachers and students in aerospace or astronomy fields wanting practical applications of satellite tracking.
This workflow effectively addresses the challenge of regularly retrieving satellite position data from an API, ensuring that users can continuously monitor satellite movements without manual intervention. By automating the process, it minimizes the risk of missing important data points and enhances efficiency in data collection.
- Cron Trigger: The workflow starts every minute, ensuring timely data retrieval.
- HTTP Request: It sends a request to the satellite position API (
https://api.wheretheiss.at/v1/satellites/25544/positions) to fetch the current position data. - Set Node: The retrieved data is processed to extract key information: latitude, longitude, and timestamp.
- Function Node: This node checks for new data against previously stored timestamps. If new data is found, it stores it; otherwise, it returns a message indicating no new items.