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Understanding JSON Structure for SharePoint Projects

This guide provides a detailed breakdown of a JSON structure used to represent project data in SharePoint, highlighting key components such as item attributes, user information, project details, and OData standards for effective data


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"{Name}": "Cross charge portal enhancement (IC form)",
                "{FilenameWithExtension}": "Cross charge portal enhancement (IC form)",
                "{Path}": "Lists/Test/",
                "{FullPath}": "Lists/Test/3_.000",
                "{HasAttachments}": false,
                "{VersionNumber}": "7.0"
            },
            {
                "@odata.etag": "\"20\"",
                "ItemInternalId": "4",
                "ID": 4,
                "Title": "Voice of the Customer RA",
                "Point_of_Contact": [
                    {
                        "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedUser",
                        "Claims": "i:0#.f|membership|deimante.vilkaityte@bsci.com",
                        "DisplayName": "Vilkaityte, Deimante",
                        "Email": "Deimante.Vilkaityte@bsci.com",
                        "Picture": "https://bostonscientificeur.sharepoint.com/sites/RegulatoryAffairs-VoiceoftheCustomer/_layouts/15/UserPhoto.aspx?Size=L&AccountName=Deimante.Vilkaityte@bsci.com",
                        "Department": "3573045, GBS EMEA Gen Services",
                        "JobTitle": "Analyst I, SMART Automation"
                    }
                ],
                "Point_of_Contact@odata.type": "#Collection(Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedUser)",
                "Point_of_Contact#Claims": [
                    "i:0#.f|membership|deimante.vilkaityte@bsci.com"
                ],
                "Point_of_Contact#Claims@odata.type": "#Collection(String)",
                "field_3": "Solution that automates via Power Automate inviting and reminding respondents via Outlook mail, capturing and reporting live results in Powerpoint via integrated Power BI reports.",
                "field_4": "Slight changes to the solution based on changed requirements after go-live.",
                "field_6": {
                    "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedReference",
                    "Id": -1,
                    "Value": "GBS RA"
                },
                "field_6#Id": -1,
                "field_7": {
                    "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedReference",
                    "Id": 1,
                    "Value": "Completed"
                },
                "field_7#Id": 1,
                "field_8": {
                    "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedReference",
                    "Id": 5,
                    "Value": "Maintenance"
                },
                "field_8#Id": 5,
                "field_9": {
                    "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedReference",
                    "Id": 0,
                    "Value": "Yes"
                },
                "field_9#Id": 0,
                "field_10": 9967,
                "field_11": 2160,
                "field_12": 36,
                "field_13": 4.61435185185185,
                "field_14": "2023-12-04T14:00:00Z",
                "field_15": "2023-12-22T05:00:00Z",
                "Interview_x002f_Concept": [
                    {
                        "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedUser",
                        "Claims": "i:0#.f|membership|roger.bol@bsci.com",
                        "DisplayName": "Bol, Roger",
                        "Email": "Roger.Bol@bsci.com",
                        "Picture": "https://bostonscientificeur.sharepoint.com/sites/RegulatoryAffairs-VoiceoftheCustomer/_layouts/15/UserPhoto.aspx?Size=L&AccountName=Roger.Bol@bsci.com",
                        "Department": "35060, GBS EMEA ATR",
                        "JobTitle": "Developer Power Platform"
                    }
                ],
                "Interview_x002f_Concept@odata.type": "#Collection(Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedUser)",
                "Interview_x002f_Concept#Claims": [
                    "i:0#.f|membership|roger.bol@bsci.com"
                ],
                "Interview_x002f_Concept#Claims@odata.type": "#Collection(String)",
                "Design": [
                    {
                        "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedUser",
                        "Claims": "i:0#.f|membership|roger.bol@bsci.com",
                        "DisplayName": "Bol, Roger",
                        "Email": "Roger.Bol@bsci.com",
                        "Picture": "https://bostonscientificeur.sharepoint.com/sites/RegulatoryAffairs-VoiceoftheCustomer/_layouts/15/UserPhoto.aspx?Size=L&AccountName=Roger.Bol@bsci.com",
                        "Department": "35060, GBS EMEA ATR",
                        "JobTitle": "Developer Power Platform"
                    }
                ],
                "Design@odata.type": "#Collection(Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedUser)",
                "Design#Claims": [
                    "i:0#.f|membership|roger.bol@bsci.com"
                ],
                "Design#Claims@odata.type": "#Collection(String)",
                "Development": [
                    {
                        "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedUser",
                        "Claims": "i:0#.f|membership|roger.bol@bsci.com",
                        "DisplayName": "Bol, Roger",
                        "Email": "Roger.Bol@bsci.com",
                        "Picture": "https://bostonscientificeur.sharepoint.com/sites/RegulatoryAffairs-VoiceoftheCustomer/_layouts/15/UserPhoto.aspx?Size=L&AccountName=Roger.Bol@bsci.com",
                        "Department": "35060, GBS EMEA ATR",
                        "JobTitle": "Developer Power Platform"
                    }
                ],
                "Development@odata.type": "#Collection(Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedUser)",
                "Development#Claims": [
                    "i:0#.f|membership|roger.bol@bsci.com"
                ],
                "Development#Claims@odata.type": "#Collection(String)",
                "Testing": [
                    {
                        "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedUser",
                        "Claims": "i:0#.f|membership|deimante.vilkaityte@bsci.com",
                        "DisplayName": "Vilkaityte, Deimante",
                        "Email": "Deimante.Vilkaityte@bsci.com",
                        "Picture": "https://bostonscientificeur.sharepoint.com/sites/RegulatoryAffairs-VoiceoftheCustomer/_layouts/15/UserPhoto.aspx?Size=L&AccountName=Deimante.Vilkaityte@bsci.com",
                        "Department": "3573045, GBS EMEA Gen Services",
                        "JobTitle": "Analyst I, SMART Automation"
                    }
                ],
                "Testing@odata.type": "#Collection(Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedUser)",
                "Testing#Claims": [
                    "i:0#.f|membership|deimante.vilkaityte@bsci.com"
                ],
                "Testing#Claims@odata.type": "#Collection(String)",
                "Deployment": [
                    {
                        "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedUser",
                        "Claims": "i:0#.f|membership|deimante.vilkaityte@bsci.com",
                        "DisplayName": "Vilkaityte, Deimante",
                        "Email": "Deimante.Vilkaityte@bsci.com",
                        "Picture": "https://bostonscientificeur.sharepoint.com/sites/RegulatoryAffairs-VoiceoftheCustomer/_layouts/15/UserPhoto.aspx?Size=L&AccountName=Deimante.Vilkaityte@bsci.com",
                        "Department": "3573045, GBS EMEA Gen Services",
                        "JobTitle": "Analyst I, SMART Automation"
                    }
                ],
                "Deployment@odata.type": "#Collection(Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedUser)",
                "Deployment#Claims": [
                    "i:0#.f|membership|deimante.vilkaityte@bsci.com"
                ],
                "Deployment#Claims@odata.type": "#Collection(String)",
                "Maintenance": [
                    {
                        "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedUser",
                        "Claims": "i:0#.f|membership|deimante.vilkaityte@bsci.com",
                        "DisplayName": "Vilkaityte, Deimante",
                        "Email": "Deimante.Vilkaityte@bsci.com",
                        "Picture": "https://bostonscientificeur.sharepoint.com/sites/RegulatoryAffairs-VoiceoftheCustomer/_layouts/15/UserPhoto.aspx?Size=L&AccountName=Deimante.Vilkaityte@bsci.com",
                        "Department": "3573045, GBS EMEA Gen Services",
                        "JobTitle": "Analyst I, SMART Automation"
                    }
                ],
                "Maintenance@odata.type": "#Collection(Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedUser)",
                "Maintenance#Claims": [
                    "i:0#.f|membership|deimante.vilkaityte@bsci.com"
                ],
                "Maintenance#Claims@odata.type": "#Collection(String)",
                "field_22": [
                    {
                        "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedReference",
                        "Id": 7,
                        "Value": "Microsoft Power Automate"
                    },
                    {
                        "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedReference",
                        "Id": 1,
                        "Value": "Microsoft Forms"
                    },
                    {
                        "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedReference",
                        "Id": 2,
                        "Value": "Microsoft Outlook"
                    },
                    {
                        "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedReference",
                        "Id": 3,
                        "Value": "Microsoft Power BI"
                    },
                    {
                        "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedReference",
                        "Id": 4,
                        "Value": "Microsoft Excel"
                    },
                    {
                        "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedReference",
                        "Id": 5,
                        "Value": "Microsoft Sharepoint"
                    },
                    {
                        "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedReference",
                        "Id": 6,
                        "Value": "Microsoft Powerpoint"
                    }
                ],
                "field_22@odata.type": "#Collection(Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedReference)",
                "field_22#Id": [
                    7,
                    1,
                    2,
                    3,
                    4,
                    5,
                    6
                ],
                "field_22#Id@odata.type": "#Collection(Int64)",
                "field_23": 1,
                "field_24": 8,
                "field_25": 80,
                "field_26": 8,
                "field_27": 8,
                "field_28": 0,
                "CDP": {
                    "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedReference",
                    "Id": 1,
                    "Value": "No"
                },
                "CDP#Id": 1,
                "Stage_sort": "1.00000000000000",
                "Projectlead": {
                    "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedUser",
                    "Claims": "i:0#.f|membership|roger.bol@bsci.com",
                    "DisplayName": "Bol, Roger",
                    "Email": "Roger.Bol@bsci.com",
                    "Picture": "https://bostonscientificeur.sharepoint.com/sites/RegulatoryAffairs-VoiceoftheCustomer/_layouts/15/UserPhoto.aspx?Size=L&AccountName=Roger.Bol@bsci.com",
                    "Department": "35060, GBS EMEA ATR",
                    "JobTitle": "Developer Power Platform"
                },
                "Projectlead#Claims": "i:0#.f|membership|roger.bol@bsci.com",
                "VI_x002f_VIP_x0023_": "VIP-111517",
                "VI_x002f_VIPValue": 2160,
                "GBS_x002f_NonGBS": {
                    "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedReference",
                    "Id": 0,
                    "Value": "GBS"
                },
                "GBS_x002f_NonGBS#Id": 0,
                "CustomerTeam_x002f_Department": "GBS Regulatory Affairs",
                "Modified": "2024-08-29T09:07:07Z",
                "Created": "2024-04-03T13:43:33Z",
                "Author": {
                    "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedUser",
                    "Claims": "i:0#.f|membership|roger.bol@bsci.com",
                    "DisplayName": "Bol, Roger",
                    "Email": "Roger.Bol@bsci.com",
                    "Picture": "https://bostonscientificeur.sharepoint.com/sites/RegulatoryAffairs-VoiceoftheCustomer/_layouts/15/UserPhoto.aspx?Size=L&AccountName=Roger.Bol@bsci.com",
                    "Department": "35060, GBS EMEA ATR",
                    "JobTitle": "Developer Power Platform"
                },
                "Author#Claims": "i:0#.f|membership|roger.bol@bsci.com",
                "Editor": {
                    "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedUser",
                    "Claims": "i:0#.f|membership|ecaterina.soare@bsci.com",
                    "DisplayName": "Soare, Ecaterina",
                    "Email": "Ecaterina.Soare@bsci.com",
                    "Picture": "https://bostonscientificeur.sharepoint.com/sites/RegulatoryAffairs-VoiceoftheCustomer/_layouts/15/UserPhoto.aspx?Size=L&AccountName=Ecaterina.Soare@bsci.com",
                    "Department": "3573045, GBS EMEA Gen Services",
                    "JobTitle": "Analyst I, SMART Automation"
                },
                "Editor#Claims": "i:0#.f|membership|ecaterina.soare@bsci.com",
                "{Identifier}": "Lists%252fTest%252f4_.000",
                "{IsFolder}": false,
                "{Thumbnail}": {
                    "Large": null,
                    "Medium": null,
                    "Small": null
                },

Answer

Code Explanation of JSON Structure

The provided code snippet is a JSON object, commonly used to store structured data in a readable format. This JSON format appears to represent data entries, likely related to a SharePoint list that tracks different projects, contacts, and status updates. Below is a thorough breakdown of key components and structures.

Overview of the JSON Structure

The JSON structure consists of multiple entries, each representing a project or item within a list. The data is encapsulated within curly braces {}, with key-value pairs representing both attributes of the item and nested objects.

Key Components

  1. Item Attributes: Each entry has main attributes such as:

    • Name: Represents the name or title of the project or task.
    • FilenameWithExtension: Indicates the file associated with the item.
    • Path: Specifies the directory or location of the item.
    • FullPath: Provides the complete path to the item.
    • HasAttachments: A boolean flag indicating if attachments exist for the item.
    • VersionNumber: Versioning for tracking changes.

  2. Odata Metadata:

    • @odata.type is used to specify the type of data object, primarily to support operations in APIs, particularly with Microsoft Azure or SharePoint.
    • @odata.etag is used for version control to detect changes in the data.

  3. User Information: Various fields contain information about users involved in the projects, structured with attributes like:

    • Claims: A string representing the user's identity, often in a specific format for authentication.
    • DisplayName: Full name of the user.
    • Email: User's official email address.
    • Picture: URL link to the user's profile picture.
    • Department: Indicates the department of the user.
    • JobTitle: Indicates the user's role within their department.

  4. Project Details:

    • The entry includes fields like field_3, field_4, etc., which likely capture various characteristics of the project.
    • The fields show how the project evolves over time and includes feedback or changes required post-launch.

  5. References and Collections: Some fields include references to other items or collections:

    • Point_of_Contact: An array describing the individuals responsible for different aspects of the project.
    • field_22: Lists references to related technologies or tools used in the project such as Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Forms, etc.

  6. Date and Time Fields: Fields such as Modified, Created, Start_Date, and End_Date are common in tracking when entries were created or last edited and project timelines.

Example Breakdown

{
    "Title": "Voice of the Customer RA",
    "Point_of_Contact": [
        {
            "@odata.type": "#Microsoft.Azure.Connectors.SharePoint.SPListExpandedUser",
            "Claims": "i:0#.f|membership|deimante.vilkaityte@bsci.com",
            "DisplayName": "Vilkaityte, Deimante",
            "Email": "Deimante.Vilkaityte@bsci.com",
            "Picture": "https://example.com/user.jpg",
            "Department": "GBS EMEA Gen Services",
            "JobTitle": "Analyst I, SMART Automation"
        }
    ],
    "field_3": "Solution that automates...",
    "Created": "2024-04-03T13:43:33Z"
}

Breakdown of Example:

  • Title: Indicates the project's focus area.
  • Point_of_Contact: Describes a user associated with the project, listing their identity and role.
  • field_3: Contains a description of the solution offered by the project.
  • Created: Timestamp indicating when this entry was created, using ISO 8601 format for date and time.

Key Concepts

  1. JSON Format: JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data interchange format easy for humans to read and write. It is often used in web APIs for data exchange.

  2. APIs and OData Standards:

    • OData (Open Data Protocol) is a standard protocol for creating and consuming queryable and interoperable RESTful APIs. The notation seen in the structure suggests this JSON is designed for API responses following OData standards.

  3. Nested Structures: The usage of nested objects (e.g., Point_of_Contact) enables complex data modeling, allowing for detailed representation of entities linked to one another.

Conclusion

The provided JSON structure serves as a comprehensive representation of project data typically found within environments like SharePoint or other project management tools. Understanding its structure aids in recognizing how data is organized, retrieved, and manipulated in such systems, thereby enhancing data integration and the development of applications that interact with this data.

For further study, familiarity with SharePoint data structures, JSON handling in programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python), and API calls can greatly expand comprehension and application of this knowledge.

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This guide provides a detailed breakdown of a JSON structure used to represent project data in SharePoint, highlighting key components such as item attributes, user information, project details, and OData standards for effective data management.

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