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shivakumara · 2 weeks ago

🔧 Workato Tip of the Day: Avoid XML Pitfalls with Reserved Keywords!

Did you know? In Workato, using <command> in an XML message template might show a red mark at the bottom. 🚩 This happens because command may be reserved keyword in Workato. ( image attached #image_1: Before fixing the issue and ##Image_: After fixing the issue)

🛠️ Quick Fix:
Add a prefix or suffix, like <commands> or <name_command>, to avoid red mark.
✅ Making this small tweak ensures smoother workflows and error-free integrations.

Stay ahead with these handy tips! 💡✨

This simple adjustment can make your XML integrations error-free and reliable. Keep this in mind for your next project! 🌟

shivakumara · Tuesday

Hi @Prudvi,
Workato XML Processing Logic vs JSON Processing Logic:

XML: Workato's XML engine may enforce stricter validation rules or reserve certain tags for internal use due to XML's hierarchical structure and metadata handling. Tags like `command` could trigger errors during parsing if they conflict with system-defined keywords.

JSON: Workato treats JSON as a more flexible data structure and doesn’t enforce strict naming rules, allowing keys like command without issues.

This is my understanding on the JSON and XML parsing logic. Hope I have answered your question.

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Prudvi · Tuesday

Hi Shiva,
Thanks once again, now it clarifies my understand of these components.
Regards,
Siddhartha

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