valuesinto

Valuesinto is a term used in data processing and programming to describe the operation of converting a collection of values into a structured target, such as a map, list, or other container, often by applying transformation or mapping functions. The concept emphasizes producing a new data structure from existing values rather than merely iterating or aggregating them.

The term is not standardized across languages or frameworks. In practice, variants of the idea appear under different names in tutorials and libraries, such as mapping values into a key-value store, collecting items into a dictionary, or filling a preexisting container with transformed elements. The exact syntax and capabilities of a valuesinto pattern depend on the language’s collection APIs and the goals of the transformation (for example, creating a map from identifiers to records, or grouping values by a key).

Common usage patterns include: transforming each source element with key and value selectors to form a map; constructing a new container by supplying a factory or type and a set of transformation functions; and sometimes combining counting or grouping within the same operation. These patterns are often used in data transformation, ETL processes, and tasks that require reformatting data for storage or analysis.

See also: map, collect, transform, ETL, data shaping. Note that implementations and terminology vary, and valuesinto is a descriptive rather than universally defined term.