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Applying functions to collections of elements

Use the AgMaximum, AgMinimum and AgAverage functions with a SimpleLoop expression to collect multiple input elements and calculate the highest, lowest, and average values for these elements.

Before you begin

You have created a map with an input and output structure. You can use the samples provided below.

About this task

In this example, you have a CSV file containing employee information, including salaries. You want to create an XML file indicating the highest, lowest, and average salaries. You can use the following CSV sample as input:
firstName,lastName,salary
Steve,Rogers,185
Tony,Stark,200
Natasha,Romanoff,175
Bruce,Banner,150
Clint,Barton,135
You can use the following XML sample to create your output structure:
<root>
	<highest/>
	<lowest/>
	<average/>
</root>

Procedure

  1. Place an AgMaximum function on the highest element.
  2. Place the input salary element on the AgMaximum function.
    A loop expression is added.
    Input element for AgMaximum function.
  3. Place an AgMinimum function on the lowest element and place the salary element on it.
  4. Place an AgAverage function on the average element and place the salary element on it.

Results

Your map in configured, you can click Test Run to see the output. It looks like this:
<root>
  <highest>200</highest>
  <lowest>135</lowest>
  <average>169</average>
</root>

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