Send a CSV to Xano API from Parabola workflow

Welcome to the exciting world of no-code app development with Xano! In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of integrating your CSV data with Xano, using the powerful automation tool Parabola. Whether you're a no-code enthusiast, a citizen developer, or a seasoned programmer looking to streamline your workflow, this tutorial will help you unlock the full potential of Xano's backend services.

Prerequisites

Before we dive in, make sure you have the following:

1. A Xano account (if you don't have one already, you can sign up for free at xano.io)
2. A Parabola account (you can sign up for free at parabola.io)
3. A CSV file containing the data you want to integrate with Xano

Step 1: Create a Table in Xano

The first step is to create a table in Xano to store your CSV data. Here's how you can do it:

1. Log in to your Xano account and navigate to the "Data" section.
2. Click on the "Create Table" button and provide a name for your table.
3. Define the schema for your table by adding columns that match the headers in your CSV file. Make sure to use appropriate data types for each column.

Step 2: Set Up a Webhook for Testing

Before we move on to the integration process, let's set up a webhook to test the data being sent from Parabola. This will help ensure that the data is correctly formatted and can be mapped to the corresponding columns in your Xano table.

1. Visit webhook.site and copy the unique URL provided.
2. In Xano, create a new API endpoint with the following code:

1. Replace the URL in the `fetch` function with the webhook URL you copied earlier.
2. Save and deploy the API endpoint.

Now, whenever you send data to this endpoint, you'll be able to see the raw content in the webhook.site console, which will help you understand the structure of the data being sent by Parabola.

Step 3: Create the Integration Flow in Parabola

With the groundwork laid, it's time to create the integration flow in Parabola. Here's how you can do it:

1. Log in to your Parabola account and create a new flow.
2. Add a "CSV Reader" step and configure it to read your CSV file.
3. Add a "Send API" step and configure it as follows:

• Request Type: `POST`
• URL: Paste the API endpoint URL from Xano
• Request Body: Use the following format, replacing the placeholders with your column names:

Note: Parabola uses double curly braces (`{{}}`) to denote dynamic values. Also, make sure to use the exact column names and data formats as they appear in the CSV file.

Step 4: Create the API Endpoint in Xano

Now, let's create the API endpoint in Xano that will receive the data from Parabola and add it to your table.

1. In Xano, navigate to the "APIs" section and create a new API endpoint.
2. Use the following code, replacing the table name and column names with your own:

This code does the following:

• Retrieves the incoming data from the request body
• Maps the data to the corresponding columns in your Xano table
• Adds the record to your table

Note: Make sure to use the exact column names and data formats as they appear in the CSV file and your Xano table schema.

Step 5: Test and Deploy

Now that you've set up the integration flow and the API endpoint, it's time to test and deploy your solution.

1. In Parabola, run the flow you created earlier.
2. In Xano, navigate to your table and verify that the records have been added successfully.

Congratulations! You've successfully integrated your CSV data with Xano using Parabola. You can now leverage the full power of Xano's backend services to build and deploy your web or mobile applications.

Conclusion

No-code development platforms like Xano and automation tools like Parabola are revolutionizing the way we build applications. By following this guide, you've taken a significant step towards streamlining your development process and unlocking new possibilities for your projects.

Whether you're a no-code enthusiast, a citizen developer, or a seasoned programmer, Xano offers a powerful and flexible backend solution that can adapt to your unique needs. With the ability to integrate data from various sources, you can create rich and robust applications without getting bogged down by complex coding tasks.

So, what are you waiting for? Explore Xano's features, experiment with different integrations, and unleash your creativity to build amazing applications that solve real-world problems. Happy coding (or should we say, happy no-coding)!