Lesson 4: Bringing it back to Rewst

Tie together everything you’ve learned so far—APIs, JSON, variables, and more—to see how it all connects within Rewst!

What to expect

In this lesson, you'll explore the key features of Rewst, like the Automations and Crates Tabs, and the Jinja Live Editor. You’ll see how workflows, forms, and subworkflows work together to build powerful automations and how technical concepts like APIs, JSON, and variables come into play within Rewst workflows.

Prerequisite(s)

Complete lessons 1, 2, and 3, including all modules of lesson 3:

• APIs

• Intro to data types

• Intro to JSON

• Reading JSON

• Variables and context

• Basic programming concepts

• Webhooks and parameters

• Forms overview

Video (7:41 minutes)

Lesson summary

Revisiting the Rewst platform

Rewst’s Automations Tab is where you create and manage workflows that automate tasks and processes:

• Workflows: Step-by-step instructions that run automations.

• Forms: Collect data and trigger workflows.

• Crates: Pre-built workflows to get started quickly and boost ROI.

The Tools Tab includes the Jinja Live Editor, where you can practice working with JSON data and test expressions before using them in workflows.

How core concepts fit into workflows

The technical concepts you’ve learned—like APIs, JSON, variables, and webhooks—power Rewst workflows.

Example: In a new hire onboarding workflow:

• A form triggers the workflow.

• An API call creates the new hire’s account.

• Data is stored in context variables for later use.

• A subworkflow assigns permissions based on the employee’s role.

Why it matters

Understanding how these concepts connect makes Rewst more approachable and helps you build scalable, adaptable automations. These tools let you streamline complex processes while keeping workflows dynamic and reusable.

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