g

ReQL command: getField, g

Command syntax

sequence.g(attr) → sequence
singleSelection.g(attr) → value
object.g(attr) → value

Description

Get a single field from an object. If called on a sequence, gets that field from every object in the sequence, skipping objects that lack it.

You may use either getField or its shorthand, g.

Example: What was Iron Man’s first appearance in a comic?

r.table("marvel").get("IronMan").g("firstAppearance").run(conn);

Related commands

• bracket
• nth

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