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Rest and the Flux Api

What is REST?​

REST, which stands for Representational State Transfer, is an architectural style for designing networked applications. It uses a stateless, client-server communication model, which treats API endpoints as resources. These resources can be accessed or modified using standard HTTP methods. Due to its simplicity and scalability, REST has become the de facto standard for building web services.

Flux Resources API​

Imagine navigating a vast city. Each building, park, and landmark has a unique address, and by visiting these addresses, you can learn more about what they offer or view events taking place. The Flux Resources API operates similarly within Dynamics 365.

It taps into Dynamics 365's capabilities to either access data via a unique entity ID or to retrieve broader datasets using specific criteria. When you ask Flux to craft an API and specify its type as REST, it unveils the Flux Resources API — an optimized, scenario-adapted avenue for data access.

Flux Resources API

Flux Operations API​

Diving deeper into the city's infrastructure, there are more complex operations, such as organizing events, building constructions, or city planning initiatives. Dynamics 365, like a city's management system, offers tools for these tasks, known as CRUD operations. These tools are essential for creating, updating, and deleting data entries.

Behind the city's scenes, there might be specialized procedures, like coordinating a city-wide festival or revamping a district. In Dynamics 365, these intricate tasks are managed by workflows.

Flux Operations API

A Process Action functions like a city's project proposal. It can initiate specific tasks (accept optional input arguments), activate a particular workflow, and, upon completion, provide feedback or results (return one or more output arguments). Acknowledging the intricacies of these workflows and Process Actions, Flux designs API endpoints to encapsulate this depth. When you command Flux to produce an API and designate its type as REST for these detailed tasks, it presents the Flux Operations API — a dedicated instrument for advanced data operations in Dynamics 365.

What's Next​

After delving into the intricacies of how Flux seamlessly integrates with both GraphQL and REST, our journey through the expansive landscape of data interaction doesn't end here. In the upcoming sections, we will be exploring (...)