This article shows a method of updating a date/time stamp of an API endpoint with the changed date/time stamp
If the platform you're integrating with supports updating a date/time stamp property to track changes, this method can be used to achieve the obtained result.
Transformer example: Set Current Time
Within a Transformer, choose a List Mapper. From the Accessor list, choose Pattern accessor. Fill in the Pattern time.
Then configure the Mapper. Choose List: Inherit from supplied data.
Fill in the following JSON:
{
"time": null
}
The result:
Then, add a new Transformer, the Value Mapper.
From the Accessor list, choose Pattern accessor, and again fill in the Pattern time.
Then choose the Mapper Format: Date
- The input for Output format must contain: Y-m-d H:i:s
- The input for Input format must contain: Automatic
- The input for Output timezone must contain: Automatic
- The input for Input timezone must contain: Automatic
Formatting the aforementioned inputs needs to be according to PHP standards. Please visit this PHP website for more information.
The result:
And you're set! You've created a new property with the value null. Then the property will be formatted as a date. Because the date is null, the current date will be used.