date_col

Description

Identifies the column containing date information. This column is crucial for sorting the dataset in chronological order to ensure consistent time-based splitting and for applying various temporal controls during data analysis. Proper identification and handling of the date column are vital for maintaining the integrity of time-series data.

Steps impacted

preprocessing

prediction

Example

# Define columns' type. Can be forced.
cols_type:
  item_id: np.float32
  pos_id: str
  qty: np.float32
  receipt_date: str

date_col: receipt_date