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# Flows

## Overview

Flows in Laminar are functions that handle a specific task in the context of a business operation.

They can be programmed to run data transformations, execute http requests using Javascript. Each flow runs as part of a Workflow and has an execution order.

### Sequence of execution

Flows run the following sequence to complete:

1. Receive Input data (If applicable)
2. Performs task and updates the [Global Workflow Object](/building-an-integration/advanced/workflows/global-workflow-object.md).