WAS v8.5 > End-to-end paths > Web services - RESTful servicesUse the Apache Wink REST client inside server applications to issue requests
We can use the Apache Wink REST client as a client that can be run to send requests to your JAX-RS application. The Apache Wink REST client is a Java-based HTTP client. This client provides convenience methods for using REST services. The JAX-RS specification does not currently define a standard client API. IBM JAX-RS provides the Apache Wink REST client API as an easy to use client that enables easier integration with existing programs.
- Configure the development environment
Before you start developing JAX-RS applications, set up your development environment by adding the JAX-RS libraries on the classpath.
- Implement a client using the Apache Wink Rest client
Use the Apache Wink RestClient API to create a stand-alone client that can send requests to your JAX-RS application.
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