Data Studio: How do I view JSON data sources and feed information?

Topic

  • How to view JSON data sources and feed information in Data Studio? (This can be used to troubleshoot data.)

Environment

  • Product: Data Studio, JSON viewer
  • Component: 
  • Control System: NBA, Genius Sports, NGSS, Second Spectrum

JSON nodes are collapsible, and JSON is searchable

Steps

Sources and feeds can be verified in Data Studio.  For sports, these are typically installed with the sport interface.  Other feeds like weather or Excel are manually configured.  

👇Click on the arrows below to expand each section. 

Verify Data Studio Sources.
  1. Open Data Studio and choose sources from the left side menu.

 Data Studio NBA_Sources2.jpg

  1. Select the source to view the feeds.

Data Studio NBA_Feeds.jpg 

  1. Click on the paper clip icon to view the feed details. 
  2. Sections can be collapsed and expanded to make searching easier.

data studio feeds expand.png

    Use the search tool to find and highlight specific data.  
    1. Within the feeds, locate the Fields search box at the top.  
    2. Type the field name or part of the field name in the search box.  The JSON viewer will highlight the results.  An example of this is shown below: 


    data studio JSON viewer_ search tool.gif

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