Intakeresults

Intakeresults, often written as IntakeResults, is a data object used in data ingestion and intake workflows to convey the outcome of a single intake operation. It encapsulates the results of processing a batch, file, or request and is typically consumed by downstream processing stages, monitoring systems, and error-handling logic.

A typical intake results object includes fields such as status (for example, success, partial, or failed), timestamp, durationMs, recordsProcessed, recordsFailed, batchId, source, and target. It may also carry collections of errors and warnings, along with optional metadata that describes the context of the operation. The exact schema can vary by system, but the goal is to provide a concise, standardized summary of what happened during intake.

Intakeresults are commonly produced by an intake or ingestion service and consumed by subsequent stages in an ETL or data pipeline. They enable monitoring and auditing of ingestion health, support retry and error-handling policies, and help operators track performance and quality metrics. In practice, the object is often serialized to JSON, protobuf, or another interchange format for transmission, logging, and storage. Downstream components use the information to decide whether to proceed with processing, retry failed items, or surface alerts for human review.

Related concepts include data ingestion, ETL pipelines, job metrics, and error handling. See also guidance on standardizing event schemas and log/telemetry practices to ensure consistent interpretation of intake outcomes across systems.