Compare Datasets in n8n Workflow

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      "name": "Dataset 1",
      "type": "n8n-nodes-base.code",
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      "parameters": {
        "jsCode": " return [\n{\n\"fruit\": \"apple\",\n\"color\": \"green\",\n},\n{\n\"fruit\": \"orange\",\n\"color\": \"orange\",\n},\n{\n\"fruit\": \"grape\",\n\"color\": \"green\",  \n},\n{\n\"fruit\": \"strawberry\",\n\"color\": \"red\",\n},\n{\n\"fruit\": \"banana\",\n\"color\": \"yellow\",\n}\n];\n"
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      "parameters": {
        "jsCode": " return [\n{\n\"fruit\": \"apple\",\n\"color\": \"green\",\n},\n{\n\"fruit\": \"grape\",\n\"color\": \"purple\",\n},\n{\n\"fruit\": \"orange\",\n\"color\": \"orange\",\n},\n{\n \"fruit\": \"kiwi\",\n \"color\": \"mostly green\"\n},\n{\n\"fruit\": \"banana\",\n\"color\": \"yellow\",\n}\n];\n"
      },
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    {
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      "name": "Compare Datasets",
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      "position": [
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      "parameters": {
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        "mergeByFields": {
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            {
              "field1": "fruit",
              "field2": "fruit"
            }
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      "name": "Sticky Note",
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      "position": [
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      ],
      "parameters": {
        "width": 321,
        "height": 250,
        "content": "## Comparing data with the Compare Datasets node\n\nThe [Compare Datasets](https://docs.n8n.io/integrations/builtin/core-nodes/n8n-nodes-base.comparedatasets/) node compares data streams before merging them. It outputs up to four different branches.\n\nClick the **Execute Workflow** button, then double click on the nodes to see the input and output items."
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      "parameters": {
        "width": 302,
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        "content": "## Explore outputs \n\nIn the OUTPUT panel of this node, click on the different tabs to see which data goes to which output stream."
      },
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About this workflow

Comparing Data With The Compare Datasets Node. Uses manualTrigger, compareDatasets, stickyNote. Event-driven trigger; 6 nodes.

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