AjaxInstall

Overview

The node named "Ajax" is designed to interact with a broad Ajax API, supporting multiple resources and operations. Specifically, for the Employee Management resource with the Delete An Employee operation, this node allows users to delete an employee record from a specified company by providing the company ID and the employee ID.

This node is beneficial in scenarios where automated workflows need to manage employee data dynamically, such as removing employees who have left the company or cleaning up records in bulk. For example, HR automation systems can use this node to synchronize employee deletions across various platforms.

Properties

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the result of the delete operation. Typically, this would include confirmation of deletion or any error messages returned by the Ajax API. The exact structure depends on the API response but generally confirms whether the employee was successfully deleted.

If the node supports binary data output (not indicated here), it would represent related files or attachments, but for this operation, the output is expected to be purely JSON.

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential to authenticate requests against the Ajax API.
• Depends on the external Ajax API service that manages employee data.
• The node uses internal helper classes for HTTP communication, state management, and operation resolution, but these are abstracted away from the user.

Troubleshooting

• Common Issues:

  • Invalid or missing Company Id or Employee Id parameters will cause the operation to fail.
  • Authentication errors if the API key credential is incorrect or expired.
  • Network connectivity issues preventing access to the Ajax API.
  • Attempting to delete an employee that does not exist may return an error or no-op response.

• Error Messages:

  • "Authentication failed" — Verify the API key credential is correctly configured and valid.
  • "Employee not found" — Check that the provided Employee Id exists under the specified Company Id.
  • "Invalid parameters" — Ensure both Company Id and Employee Id are provided and correctly formatted.
  • "Network error" — Confirm network connectivity and API endpoint availability.

Resolving these typically involves verifying input parameters, checking credentials, and ensuring the external API service is operational.

Links and References

• Ajax API Documentation (Replace with actual URL)
• n8n Documentation on Creating Custom Nodes
• General REST API best practices for delete operations