ODataRow

ODataRow is a concept within the Open Data Protocol (OData), a web protocol for querying and updating data. It represents a single row of data within an OData entity set, which is a collection of entities of the same type. Each ODataRow corresponds to a single instance of an entity, and it is identified by a unique key.

An ODataRow can contain various properties, each representing a piece of data associated with the entity. These properties can be of different data types, such as strings, numbers, dates, or even complex types. The structure of an ODataRow is defined by the entity type it belongs to, which specifies the properties and their data types.

ODataRows can be retrieved, created, updated, or deleted using OData operations. The OData protocol defines standard HTTP methods for these operations, such as GET for retrieving data, POST for creating new entities, PUT for updating existing entities, and DELETE for removing entities. These operations can be performed on individual ODataRows or on collections of ODataRows.

ODataRows are typically represented in JSON or XML format when transmitted over the web. The format used depends on the Accept header in the HTTP request. JSON is the default format for OData, and it is widely used due to its simplicity and ease of use with JavaScript.

In summary, ODataRow is a fundamental concept in the OData protocol, representing a single row of data within an OData entity set. It allows for the retrieval, creation, updating, and deletion of data using standard HTTP methods, and it can be represented in JSON or XML format.