How to do json search using nifi expression language

json search with nifi expression language: a comprehensive tutorial

nifi's expression language (el) is a powerful tool for manipulating and extracting data from flowfiles. when working with json data, el provides functions to navigate json structures, extract specific values, filter based on conditions, and even create new json structures. this tutorial provides a detailed guide on how to effectively use el for json search and manipulation within your nifi flows.

**1. understanding the basics**

before diving into practical examples, let's establish a foundation of understanding:

* **flowfiles:** nifi processes data in the form of flowfiles. each flowfile has content (the actual data) and attributes (metadata about the data).
* **expression language (el):** el is a dynamically evaluated language used in nifi processors to access flowfile attributes, content, and properties. el is enclosed in `${}` delimiters.
* **json:** json (javascript object notation) is a lightweight data-interchange format that's widely used. it consists of key-value pairs, arrays, and nested objects.
* **nifi json support:** nifi provides several processors specifically designed for json manipulation, such as `evaluatejsonpath`, `updateattribute`, `jolttransformjson`, `queryrecord` (with jsonrecordsetwriter) etc. these processors often utilize el for more dynamic and targeted actions.

**2. key expression language functions for json**

el provides several functions that are particularly useful for working with json data. here's a breakdown of the most important ones:

* **`jsonpath(path)`:** this function is the cornerstone of json searching with el. it uses jsonpath syntax to locate elements within a json document.

* **jsonpath basics:** jsonpath is a query language for json, similar to xpath for xml. here are some fundamental jsonpath elements:
* `$`: the root object/element.
* `.`: child operator.
* `[]`: subscript operator (for arrays and objects).
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