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Service definitions define REST services and the endpoints of a service.
Using service definitions in Link
Service descriptions can be used in several ways in HCL Link.

Services
Service definitions define REST services and the endpoints of a service.
- Defining a service
  A service can be defined in HCL Link in a number of ways.
- Defining endpoints
  An endpoint can represent either a single API call or it can be a composite endpoint whereby multiple endpoints can be called in sequence.
- Using service definitions in Link
  Service descriptions can be used in several ways in HCL Link.
  - Invoking an endpoint from a flow
    A service, or endpoint definition can be referenced in a flow from a REST Client node, Source node, Request node, or Target node.
  - Invoking an endpoint from a map
    A service, or endpoint definition can be referenced in a map card either directly, or by creating an action that uses the REST adapter.

Using service definitions in Link

Service descriptions can be used in several ways in HCL Link.

Specifically, service definitions can be used in these ways:

To invoke an endpoint from a flow.
To invoke an endpoint from a map.
To create a connector for a service.