How do you get REST data using a microflow?

To retrieve REST data in a Mendix application, the appropriate method is to utilize a Call REST Service action. This action is specifically designed to interact with external RESTful web services, allowing you to send requests and receive responses in a format such as JSON or XML.

The Call REST Service action includes functionality to handle the HTTP methods typically used in REST APIs, such as GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE. By configuring this action with the relevant URL, request parameters, and data structure, you can effectively fetch and process data from external sources. This is crucial for integrating third-party services or accessing remote data directly within your Mendix application.

The other options, while they may serve different purposes within the Mendix platform, do not facilitate the fetching of REST data specifically. For instance, invoking a database connector is typically used for direct database interactions rather than external API calls, while executing a system action does not pertain to REST service calls. Similarly, using a data export action is focused on exporting data from the Mendix application rather than retrieving it from an external REST endpoint.