Master Data Deduplication with n8n and JavaScript
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Learn to efficiently remove duplicate data using n8n and JavaScript. This tutorial guides you through creating sample data with duplicates and implementing custom JavaScript logic to ensure data integrity.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow, titled 'Javascript Masterclass2', provides a comprehensive tutorial on data deduplication. It begins by generating sample user data with intentional duplicate email addresses. The core of the workflow lies in a custom JavaScript code node that leverages powerful array methods like filter() and findIndex() to identify and remove duplicate entries based on a unique identifier (email). The process is visualized with informative sticky notes explaining the sample data, the deduplication logic, and the expected results, making it an ideal resource for anyone looking to clean and refine their data within n8n.
Key Features
- Automated Sample Data Generation: Creates realistic datasets with built-in duplicates.
- Custom JavaScript Deduplication: Implements precise logic to remove redundant entries based on email.
- Clear Visual Explanation: Uses sticky notes to detail each step and concept.
- Practical Code Snippets: Provides ready-to-use JavaScript for efficient data cleaning.
- Results Visualization: Clearly shows the impact of deduplication on data counts.
How To Use
- Trigger the Workflow: Click the 'Test workflow' button to initiate the process.
- Examine Sample Data: The 'Create Sample Data' node generates a dataset with duplicate emails.
- Understand Deduplication Logic: Review the 'Deduplicate Users' code node, focusing on the JavaScript implementation that uses
filter()andfindIndex()to identify unique users based on their email addresses. - View Results: The 'Display Results' node showcases the original and deduplicated data counts, confirming the successful removal of duplicates.
- Integrate into Your Projects: Adapt the JavaScript code within the 'Deduplicate Users' node for your specific data cleaning needs within n8n.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
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"name": "Master Data Deduplication with n8n and JavaScript",
"nodes": 8,
"category": "DevOps",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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