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January 31, 2022
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Appian integration with third party APIS

  • January 31, 2022
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Hi,

We are using microservices architecture in our enterprise and all data related tasks are performed using rest APIs.

We want to use Appian as UI layer for our application. So my first question is it Appian recommended for such scenarios, when all data related operations (Get data, add, update data) will be performed using API integration?

If yes, Will Appian features like Data Sync, Records relationships useful/supported while using Open API connected systems for records?

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    stefanhelzle0001
    Brainy
    January 31, 2022

    As of now, synced records are not supported with web services. The reason is that sync only works when Appian knows how to update the local cache and the external storage at the same time.

    Said that, I have a global client who is using an API based layer to abstract data storage. With some clever design decisions in Appian and well performing low-latency APIs, this is no problem.

    January 31, 2022

    Thanks Stefan,

    Can relationship between records be achieved while working with web services as related data will be fetched from different API call?

    stefanhelzle0001
    Brainy
    January 31, 2022

    No. This is a feature only supported for synced records.