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Overview
The Communication category within a workflow encompasses actions that facilitate the exchange of information between different parts of the workflow, between workflows, or with external systems and users.
These actions are essential for coordinating processes, sending notifications, and interacting with other systems or stakeholders.
Actions
Communication Action | Description | Reference |
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Notify | It is used to alert users or relevant stakeholders about specific events, updates, or tasks within the process. These notifications can be delivered through various channels such as email, SMS, in-app messages, or push notifications.
For example: A workflow management system might notify team members when a new task is assigned or when a deadline is approaching.
| Notify Action |
Bulk Notify | It is useful for informing a large group of recipients about the same event or update. Instead of sending individual notifications to each recipient, bulk notifications allow you to send a single message to multiple recipients simultaneously.
| Bulk Notify Action |
API | It is essential in workflows, enabling different software systems or services to communicate with each other. In workflow automation, APIs facilitate the integration of various tools, platforms, or applications, allowing them to exchange data and trigger actions seamlessly.
For example: An e-commerce workflow might use APIs to retrieve product information from a database, process payments through a payment gateway, or update inventory levels in real time.
| API Action |
Rest API | It adheres to REST architecture principles and are commonly used to build web services that enable clients to interact with server resources using standard HTTP methods. In workflows, REST APIs can be used to access and manipulate data stored on remote servers or cloud services.
For example: A workflow might use a REST API to retrieve weather information from a third-party service, fetch data from a social media platform, or perform operations on a cloud-based storage system.
| Rest API Action |
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