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Database → Update

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Overview

This node interacts with the Appwrite API to perform operations on various resources, specifically here focusing on the 'Database' resource with the 'Update' operation. It allows users to update a database's properties such as its ID, name, and enabled status. This is useful for managing databases programmatically within an Appwrite project, for example, renaming a database or toggling its enabled state.

Use Case Examples

  1. Updating a database's name and enabling status by specifying the database ID, new name, and enabled flag.
  2. Automating database management tasks in an Appwrite project through workflow automation.

Properties

Name Meaning
Database ID The ID of the database to update, used to identify which database to modify.
Name The new name to assign to the database.
Enabled A boolean flag indicating whether the database should be enabled or disabled.

Output

JSON

  • id - The unique identifier of the updated database.
  • name - The updated name of the database.
  • enabled - The updated enabled status of the database.

Dependencies

  • Appwrite API endpoint
  • Project ID
  • API key credential for authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the provided Database ID is correct and exists in the Appwrite project to avoid 'Unknown resource' errors.
  • Verify that the API key and project ID credentials are valid and have sufficient permissions to update databases.
  • If the node throws an error, check if the 'continueOnFail' option is enabled to handle errors gracefully within workflows.

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