Metadata functions
This section explains how to use metadata functions in APL.
The table summarizes the metadata functions available in APL.
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| column_ifexists | Returns a named field if it exists in the dataset, or a fallback expression if it doesn't. |
| cursor_current | Returns a cursor string that marks the current position in the query execution. |
| ingestion_time | Returns the timestamp of when each record was ingested into Axiom. |