Mitchell.Hirsche: Find Places by address

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Find Places by address

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== '''Overview''' ==
The '''Find Places by Address''' node in Foji Pathways is used to look up information about a place or multiple places based on a given address. This is particularly useful for workflows that involve location-based queries, such as verifying business addresses, retrieving geographical data, or integrating mapping services.
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== '''Node Properties''' ==

=== '''1. Name''' ===

* '''Description''': A unique identifier for the node operation.
* '''Usage''': Assign a clear, descriptive name that reflects the purpose of the query (e.g., "Find Nearby Clinics" or "Retrieve Business Location").

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=== '''2. Address''' ===

* '''Description''': Defines the input address used to search for places.
* '''Options for Expression Type''':
*# '''JavaScript Statement''': A direct JavaScript expression for defining the address.
*# '''JavaScript Function''': A function for generating the address dynamically.
*# '''Handlebars Template''': A dynamic template to inject real-time address values.
* '''Example Expressions''':
** '''JavaScript Statement''': "1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA"
** '''JavaScript Function''': function getAddress() { return "1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA"; }
** '''Handlebars Template''': user_input_address
* '''Status''': '''Required''' (A valid address must be provided for the query to execute).

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=== '''3. Result Type''' ===

* '''Description''': Determines whether the search should return a '''single place''' or '''multiple places'''.
* '''Options''':
** '''Single Place''': Returns the best match for the given address.
** '''Multiple Places (Array)''': Returns a list of all matching places for the given address.
* '''Example Use Cases''':
** '''Single Place''': Used when searching for a specific business or landmark.
** '''Multiple Places (Array)''': Used when looking for all businesses in a given area.

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=== '''4. Variable Name''' ===

* '''Description''': The name of the output variable where the retrieved place(s) data will be stored.
* '''Status''': '''Required''' (Must be defined for further use in the workflow).
* '''Usage''': Choose a meaningful variable name (e.g., <code>business_location</code>, <code>nearby_places</code>).

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== '''How It Works''' ==

# '''Define the Address''': Specify an address manually, through JavaScript, or via Handlebars Template.
# '''Choose the Result Type''': Decide whether to return a single place or multiple places.
# '''Store Output in a Variable''': The retrieved place data is saved under the specified variable name.

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== '''Example Use Cases''' ==

=== '''1. Finding a Specific Business Location''' ===

* '''Address''': <code>"1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA"</code>
* '''Result Type''': <code>Single Place</code>
* '''Variable Name''': <code>apple_hq</code>
* '''Outcome''': Retrieves the location details of Apple Headquarters.

=== '''2. Listing Nearby Restaurants''' ===

* '''Address''': <code>"Times Square, New York, NY"</code>
* '''Result Type''': <code>Multiple Places (Array)</code>
* '''Variable Name''': <code>restaurants_list</code>
* '''Outcome''': Retrieves a list of restaurants in the Times Square area.

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== '''Best Practices''' ==

* '''Use Dynamic Address Inputs''': Utilize Handlebars Templates to fetch user-provided addresses.
* '''Choose the Right Result Type''': Select '''Single Place''' for exact location queries, and '''Multiple Places''' for broader searches.
* '''Store Data in a Well-Named Variable''': Helps in maintaining workflow clarity and ease of debugging.

The '''Find Places by Address''' node is essential for workflows that require location-based data retrieval, enhancing automation for location-aware applications.
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