# REST

Linx supports the creation and hosting of REST web services.

{% hint style="info" %}
New to REST?\
For an overview of the REST plugin, go [here](/reference/plugins/rest.md).

For specific details on using Linx to call a REST API, go [here](/reference/plugins/rest/content/callrestendpoint.md).
{% endhint %}

Listed below is a collection of practical guides that explain and demonstrate how to **host** your own REST web services.

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## Guides for hosting a REST API

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* [RESTHost Overview Guide](/guides/rest-overview.md)
* [Get Started - Hello World](https://community.linx.software/community/t/resthost-get-started-hello-world/466)
* [Before and After operation events](/guides/rest_operation_events.md)
* [Working with inputs](/guides/resthost-working-with-inputs.md)
* [Handling responses](/guides/rest-responses.md)
* [Securing your API](https://community.linx.software/t/resthost-guide-securing-your-api/462)
* [Deploying and common issues](/guides/rest-deployment.md)
* [Generating API documentation](/guides/rest-documentation.md)
* [Sample solution: CRUD and file operations](https://community.linx.software/t/resthost-sample-solution-crud-and-file-operations/467)

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## Sample

View our sample solution on [GitHub](https://github.com/linx-software/petstore-api).


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