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How to Sort by Datetime in Mulesoft Dataweave

Sorting arrays of JSON objects can often be a necessary but overwhelming task, especially when it comes to date values. In the realm of Mulesoft, particularly with Dataweave 2.0, learning how to sort JSON data based on datetime values becomes crucial for true data management. This post will walk you through the process of sorting JSON objects by datetime using the Dataweave scripting language.

Problem Overview

You may find yourself working with an array of JSON items, each containing a datetime string, and you need to sort those items based on the datetime value. Here’s a sample JSON structure you might encounter:

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Your goal is to ensure that the output presents these items sorted in chronological order.

Solution: Using Dataweave's orderBy Function

Fortunately, Mulesoft Dataweave provides an elegant solution to sorting with its built-in orderBy function. Here’s how you can implement it:

Step 1: Sort in Ascending Order

To initiate sorting by datetime in ascending order, you can utilize the orderBy function directly on the input payload. Here's the basic code you would use:

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Explanation:

%dw 2.0: Indicates that you are writing a Dataweave script in version 2.0.

output application/json: Specifies that you want the output format to be JSON.

orderedDates: This is the resultant key that will hold the sorted array.

orderBy $.datetime: This tells Dataweave to sort the things array by the datetime attribute.

The result of this script will provide you with a JSON object where the things are arranged from the earliest to the latest datetime.

Step 2: Sort in Descending Order

If you need the array sorted in descending order instead, you can modify the order by employing negative indexing:

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Note: The range [-1 to 0] tells Dataweave to reverse the sorted order, giving you the list from latest to earliest datetime.

Step 3: Handling Time Zones with LocalDateTime

In scenarios where your datetime values may come from different time zones, it is practical to employ the LocalDateTime data type for consistent formatting. Here’s how to accomplish that:

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This line ensures that every datetime is treated according to a standardized format, granting you the flexibility to sort by date irrespective of their original timezone representations.

Conclusion

Sorting JSON data by datetime in Mulesoft’s Dataweave does not have to be complex. With the straightforward commands outlined above, you can efficiently arrange your data to fit your business requirements. Always remember you can adjust the sort order and handle different time formats as per your dataset's needs. Happy coding!