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# input_table_parser

# `orbitra.lake.models.input_table_parser`

## Functions

### `convert_api_input_to_df`

```python theme={null}
convert_api_input_to_df(data: Union[List[Dict], Dict], format: DataFormat) -> pd.DataFrame
```

Convert API input data to a pandas DataFrame.

**Args:**

* `data`: The input data to convert.
* `format`: The format of the input data, either "records" or "list".

**Returns:**

* pd.DataFrame: A DataFrame containing the input data.

### `parse_df_to_table_format`

```python theme={null}
parse_df_to_table_format(metadata: TableSchema, df: pd.DataFrame) -> pd.DataFrame
```

Convert input data to a pandas DataFrame with additional attributes and validations.

**Args:**

* `metadata`: The schema of the table to validate against.
* `df`: The input DataFrame to convert, which must include schema columns.

**Returns:**

* pd.DataFrame: A DataFrame containing the input data, with additional attributes and validations applied.