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Collections

What are collections in Tallyfy Answers?

Collections in Tallyfy Answers are organizational structures that group similar objects together.

Each collection functions like a table in a relational database, allowing objects to be compared, filtered, searched, and ranked.

How do collections work in Tallyfy Answers?

A Tallyfy Answers collection is:

  • A logical container for related objects
  • Similar to a table in a traditional database
  • Designed for organizing data with similar structures
  • Flexible enough to adapt as your data evolves

What features do collections provide?

Tallyfy Answers collections offer several key features:

  • Dynamic schema detection: Tallyfy automatically identifies data types from your objects
  • Efficient organization: Group related objects to simplify management
  • Searchability: Search across all objects within a collection
  • Scalability: Collections can contain thousands of objects
  • Metadata: Store and retrieve information about the collection itself

What operations can you perform on collections?

Tallyfy Answers provides comprehensive collection management capabilities:

What are the best practices for using collections?

Consider these guidelines when working with Tallyfy Answers collections:

  • Use clear, descriptive names for your collections
  • Group similar objects with consistent structures
  • Create separate collections for significantly different data types
  • Plan your collection structure before importing large datasets
  • Use collection names that reflect the objects they contain

Browse all Tallyfy Answers collection management operations below:

Answers > Objects

Objects in Tallyfy Answers are fundamental JSON-formatted data records that belong to collections and can be indexed retrieved and searched with flexible schemas that automatically detect properties and support both custom and auto-generated unique identifiers.

Answers > Search

Tallyfy Answers enables users to find specific objects within collections through natural language queries or specific search terms by performing query operations against designated collections.

Collections > Create a collection

Collections in Tallyfy Answers are created through a POST API endpoint that requires a unique name and optional description while automatically detecting data types and supporting various naming conventions with proper error handling.

Collections > Delete a collection

The DELETE endpoint permanently removes collections and their objects through a straightforward API call while offering best practices and alternatives to mitigate risks of irreversible data loss.