Should search be handled in backend workflows?

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I made a post about exactly this not too long ago:

Result Of Backend Workflow & Return Data From API fix

I’ve struggled with this for quite some time since there didn’t seem to be any obvious way to grab the result of a scheduled backend workflow on a page, so thought I’d post the solution here for anybody else that’s struggling with this issue. The trick here is in using the API Connector to trigger your own workflow, as opposed to using the Schedule API Workflow action: Create backend workflow for whatever your needs are Crucially as the last step in that workflow, add a Return Data From API a…

I’ve experienced a significant uptick in processing speed on API workflows, with even very complex , multi-level embedded format as text/filter functions running in just a few seconds.