# Is there a demo using Xano that doesn't use the REST API? **URL:** \ **Category:** Ask us anything\ **Tags:** xano\ **Created:** [May 8, 2023, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.weweb.io/t/is-there-a-demo-using-xano-that-doesnt-use-the-rest-api/2631 "2023-05-08T22:11:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![atc\_fg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d9b06d/32.png) [@atc\_fg](https://community.weweb.io/u/atc_fg)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2023, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.weweb.io/t/is-there-a-demo-using-xano-that-doesnt-use-the-rest-api/2631/1 "2023-05-08T22:11:58Z")
I am a newbie to both Weweb and Xano. I’ve gone through the Academy which was good. However, I need to work with Xano without using the REST API. I need a detailed video (preferably) explaining how to connect the back-end and front-end without using a REST API. Can someone please point me to the right resource? Thanks! Frank ---
**Author:** ![mauromequelussi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.weweb.io/mauromequelussi/32/10223_2.png) [@mauromequelussi](https://community.weweb.io/u/mauromequelussi)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2023, 12:47am UTC](https://community.weweb.io/t/is-there-a-demo-using-xano-that-doesnt-use-the-rest-api/2631/2 "2023-05-09T00:47:28Z")
In reality, everything will be Rest API, but you can use the native integration that can make it a little easier. Below I will leave the link to the documentation. > **[Xano data source | Weweb documentation](https://docs.weweb.io/plugins/data-sources/xano-data.html)** > > Learn how to work with Xano data in WeWeb ---
**Author:** ![Quentin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.weweb.io/quentin/32/6_2.png) [@Quentin](https://community.weweb.io/u/Quentin)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2023, 8:51am UTC](https://community.weweb.io/t/is-there-a-demo-using-xano-that-doesnt-use-the-rest-api/2631/3 "2023-05-09T08:51:01Z")
Yeah as @mauromequelussi suggested, everything is through REST API as WeWeb is frontend only, so it needs to communicate to Xano through their API. The native integration is a layer of abstraction over the REST API plugin to help you build faster, but it’s still REST API under the hood. ---
**Author:** ![atc\_fg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d9b06d/32.png) [@atc\_fg](https://community.weweb.io/u/atc_fg)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2023, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.weweb.io/t/is-there-a-demo-using-xano-that-doesnt-use-the-rest-api/2631/4 "2023-05-09T19:33:54Z")
Thank you, @mauromequelussi! That is a good resource. Yes, native integration. I was trying to convey that, but I didn’t have my vernacular right. 🤯 I attended the Xano Office Hours today and learned more about using the native integration vs the Rest API. Your comment was much appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![atc\_fg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d9b06d/32.png) [@atc\_fg](https://community.weweb.io/u/atc_fg)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2023, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.weweb.io/t/is-there-a-demo-using-xano-that-doesnt-use-the-rest-api/2631/5 "2023-05-09T19:38:15Z")
Hey @Quentin, thanks for the response! Once I successfully do this integration a few times, it should be easier for me. ---
**Author:** ![Quentin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/community.weweb.io/quentin/32/6_2.png) [@Quentin](https://community.weweb.io/u/Quentin)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 9:40am UTC](https://community.weweb.io/t/is-there-a-demo-using-xano-that-doesnt-use-the-rest-api/2631/6 "2023-05-10T09:40:02Z")
FYI, we’ll use the native integration tomorrow during our Webinar with Lachlan from Xano. It might interest you: [Build a ChatGPT clone with Xano and WeWeb – WeWeb](https://www.weweb.io/events/build-a-chatgpt-clone-with-weweb-and-xano) ---
**Author:** ![atc\_fg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d9b06d/32.png) [@atc\_fg](https://community.weweb.io/u/atc_fg)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2023, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.weweb.io/t/is-there-a-demo-using-xano-that-doesnt-use-the-rest-api/2631/7 "2023-05-10T13:21:04Z")
Thank you, @Quentin! I will be watching, for sure!