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Add example of max number of items in an array #1092

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6 changes: 5 additions & 1 deletion src/content/doc-surrealql/statements/define/field.mdx
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Expand Up @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ DEFINE FIELD user_id ON TABLE user TYPE uuid|int;

### Array type

You can also set a field to have the array data type. The array data type can be used to store a list of values. You can also set the data type of the array's contents.
You can also set a field to have the array data type. The array data type can be used to store a list of values. You can also set the data type of the array's contents, as well as the maximum number of items that it can hold.

```surql
-- Set a field to have the array data type
Expand All @@ -81,6 +81,10 @@ DEFINE FIELD posts ON TABLE user TYPE array;

-- Set a field to have the array object data type
DEFINE FIELD emails ON TABLE user TYPE array<object>;

-- Field for a block in a game showing the possible directions a character can move next.
-- The array can contain no more than four directions
DEFINE FIELD next_paths ON TABLE block TYPE array<"north" | "east" | "south" | "west", 4>;
```

### Making a field optional
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