Ajaintervallid

Ajaintervallid is a term used in certain scheduling and data-windowing systems to reference the unique identifier of a specific time interval within a timeline or resource window. It appears in documentation and codebases that implement window-based APIs or interval-centric data models, where precise identification of intervals is necessary for retrieval, modification, or invalidation operations.

Formation and structure: An ajaintervallid is typically a string or numeric value designed to be unique within a given scope, such as a project, resource, or time-series. The identifier is often paired with a start and end timestamp to define the interval it represents. In some implementations, ajaintervallid may incorporate component fields such as resourceId, startTime, endTime, and a version or source tag to aid traceability and ordering.

Data model and validation: A complete interval record commonly includes id (the ajaintervallid), start, end, resource, status (active, cancelled, expired), and optional metadata. Validation rules usually require start to be strictly before end, enforce valid time zones, and ensure the id is unique within the applicable scope. Some systems also enforce non-overlapping constraints for certain interval kinds, while others allow overlapping intervals with explicit handling logic.

Applications: Ajainterivallid is used in scheduling applications, event streaming, rate limiting windows, task calendars, and resource booking systems. It supports APIs for creating, reading, updating, and invalidating intervals, enabling precise control over time-based operations.

Variants and examples: Variants may differ in formatting (numeric vs. UUID) and in the fields included with the id. For example, an interval might be identified by a composite key that includes a resourceId and a time range, in addition to the ajaintervallid.

See also: interval, time window, interval tree, identifier.