Thank you to those who attended our virtual UG Netherlands meeting on the 7th of November 2024. A special thanks to Reinier Slabbekoorn for hosting and organizing the meeting. Below you can find the link of the recording: Please note: A passcode is required to view the video, which is @OFjY^j3
The link to the recording is: https://community-alteryx.zoom.us/rec/share/p9c36Myjxt3_23_HhQIcGejAvxdLzzKjaWyVeKYJtmYUroErIcP8Dxn8ASWXeXey.EBqSMVZXnpZDrpHC
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On the day of the event, join here: https://community-alteryx.zoom.us/j/92676110844?pwd=W0dUeCO3IW8Efekub1YM3lvDiRoh05.1
The next Netherlands User Group meeting will be on Thursday 7th of November from 16:00 till 17:00. The meeting will be in English and virtual. Agenda; Single Topic XML "Secrets, go dynamic (Advanced)" - Reinier Slabbekoorn Would be great if you plan to attend. We hope to see you there!!
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Hi User Group members,
In anticipation of the upcoming second edition of the Weekly Challenge User Group October Takeover, Academy is taking over your User Group board for a moment!
The following are some of the benefits for you and your group through your participation in the October Takeover:
Increased Engagement: Boost interaction and participation within user groups through exciting Weekly Challenges.
Community Building: Strengthen community bonds by encouraging members to collaborate and share their solutions to the challenges.
Visibility and Recognition: Gain exposure and recognition for your user group by showcasing your activities to a broader audience.
Skill Development: Provide members with opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge through practical challenges.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with other user groups, fostering a collaborative environment and exchange of ideas.
It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner or an advanced user of Designer; what truly matters is your creativity and the great ideas you submit!
Submit your Weekly Challenge idea by September 6. If your idea is selected, it will be published, and you will receive a prize. The author of the best challenge will win the grand prize. Additionally, the authors of Weekly Challenges from the User Group that submits the most challenges for the October Takeover will all receive a special prize from the User Group Program Team!
Please refer to the attached document for submission details, evaluation criteria, and prize information.
Last year’s October Takeover was a great success, and we received many fantastic ideas.
Our four finalists were:
Ippei Nakagawa @gawa: Tokyo User Group; Challenge #391: Which Combinations of Pokémon Types Do Not Exist?
Charity Wilson @Charity_K_Wilson: Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas User Group; Challenge 392: Calculate Climate Extremes
Mya Starling @myastarling: Milwaukee User Group; Challenge 393: Find the Best Yarn
Talia Sanders @tsand22: Indianapolis User Group; Challenge 394: Fantasy Football Team
The big winner was @gawa who received 72 responses within the first week of posting his challenge, and over time, it accumulated around 150 responses. Check out his fantastic challenge for some inspiration!
Please contact us at academy@alteryx.com if you have any questions.
We are excited to review the innovative and creative challenges you submit. Let's make this year's Weekly Challenge User Group October Takeover even more fun and successful than the last!
Happy creating!
Sylvia
Academy Team
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Hi all!
Thank you to those who joined us in our virtual UG Netherlands meeting on 11 th July 2024.
Special thanks to @amitupadhyay for an insightful talk on API integration with Alteryx.
RECAP:
Amit introduced APIs as intermediaries between software applications, emphasizing their role in facilitating data exchange and automating processes, with examples like data ingestion and application interaction.
He shared the benefits of API integration with Alteryx, noting how it enhances data processing capabilities, improves workflow automation, boosts efficiency and productivity, and provides access to new features, all while offering potential cost savings.
Amit also highlighted the essentials for connecting to an API, covering the importance of understanding request/response mechanisms, the types of APIs (SOAP and REST), and the key components of a request, such as URLs, headers, and payloads.
He walked through the Alteryx API integration process, explaining the use of tools like Text Input, Download, JSON Parse, and Cross Tab to manage and transform data using REST API protocols.
Amit provided examples and use cases, including public APIs like Data USA and Alteryx Gallery APIs, demonstrating their application in integration, automation, monitoring, orchestration, and OAuth2 authentication.
He concluded by discussing key considerations for API usage, such as authentication types, record volumes, request numbers, and pagination, all critical for successful API integration.
The audience found the topic intriguing and found immense potential to improve their automation processes with Alteryx.
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On the day of the event, join here: https://community-alteryx.zoom.us/j/98792151192?pwd=UZLb7W7RpUJk86dFYWLjdli3xcm5Sk.1 Meeting ID: 987 9215 1192 Passcode: 810948
Join us on July 11th, 2024 at 17:00 hrs CEST for an engaging virtual event on Zoom where we dive deep into the world of APIs with Alteryx. Discover how to leverage Alteryx API endpoints for seamless workflow automation and learn how to connect and interact with external APIs to supercharge your data processes.
Whether you’re a data professional or a developer, this session will equip you with practical knowledge and techniques to enhance your data integration and analysis capabilities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your Alteryx skills and network with fellow enthusiasts!
Agenda: 1. Presentation: Amit Upadhyay [Larkinfolab] 17:00-17:20 CEST 2. Q&A: 17:20 - 17:30 CEST 3. Open session for discussion and networking: 17:30 - 18:00 CEST
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