Filtering Between Date Ranges

Hey there! In this blog post, we'll walk through how to filter events or data records based on a date range using Xano's powerful querying capabilities. This is a handy feature if you want to retrieve specific events or records that fall within a certain time period.

Step 1: Set Up the Date Range Inputs

First, let's create two date input fields in our application interface. One field will represent the start date of the range, and the other will be the end date.

1. Add a date input field and label it "Start Date".
2. Add another date input field and label it "End Date".

These two fields will allow users to specify the date range they want to filter events or records by.

Step 2: Create a Custom Query

Now, we'll leverage Xano's custom query feature to define the filtering rules based on our date range inputs.

1. Navigate to the endpoint or data source where you want to apply the date range filter.
2. In the "Filter" section, click on "Custom Query" to open the query editor.
3. Create a new condition by selecting the date field from your data model (e.g., `events.date`).
4. Apply the "between" filter to this condition. The "between" filter checks if a value falls within a specified range.
5. Set the left value of the "between" filter to the "Start Date" input field.
6. Set the right value of the "between" filter to the "End Date" input field.
7. Set the condition to `true` so that only records matching the date range are returned.

Your custom query should look something like this:

Replace `events.date` with the name of your date field, and `:start` and `:end` with the names of your date input fields.

Step 3: Test the Date Range Filter

With the custom query set up, you can now test the date range filter functionality.

1. Enter a start and end date in the respective input fields using the format `YYYY-MM-DD` (e.g., `2023-08-15` for August 15th, 2023).
2. Execute the query or endpoint with the custom filter applied.
3. Xano will return only the events or records where the date field falls within the specified range.

For example, if you filter for events in August 2022 using the start date `2022-08-01` and the end date `2022-08-31`, Xano will return events like "Fundraiser" on August 15th, "Community Dinner" on August 21st, and "Concert in the Park" on August 26th.

You can easily adjust the date range by modifying the values in the input fields and re-executing the query.

Wrapping Up

That's it! You've learned how to filter events or data records by date range using Xano's custom querying capabilities. This powerful feature allows you to retrieve specific data based on a time period, making it easier to manage and organize your application's information.

Remember, Xano's no-code approach empowers you to build and deploy backend services without writing a single line of code. Whether you're a no-code enthusiast, citizen developer, traditional developer, or part of a startup or small business, Xano can help you streamline your development process and achieve your goals more efficiently.

Give it a try and let us know if you have any questions or need further assistance!