To ingest data into AEP, the JSON must be transformed into a Parquet file that strictly follows the structure and data types defined in the target XDM schema. This includes matching field names, nesting, and data types exactly as registered in AEP.
1. In order to Convert to Parquet Format
Use a Parquet-compatible tool (like Python with PyArrow and Pandas) to save the transformed data:
Maintain column names and types as defined in the schema
Output the file in, .parquet format with a supported library
2. Validate Before Uploading
Optionally, use AEP tools or APIs to validate the file: