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Sort Processor
editSort Processor
editSorts the elements of an array ascending or descending. Homogeneous arrays of numbers will be sorted numerically, while arrays of strings or heterogeneous arrays of strings + numbers will be sorted lexicographically. Throws an error when the field is not an array.
Table 32. Sort Options
| Name | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
yes |
- |
The field to be sorted |
|
no |
|
The sort order to use. Accepts |
|
no |
|
The field to assign the sorted value to, by default |
{
"sort": {
"field": "field_to_sort",
"order": "desc"
}
}