# Introduction to Entities

**This section touches on Entities' relevant concepts. By the end of this section, you will be able to create and store records in Entities through APIs.**

## What is an Entity?

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* The Entity template helps users create database entities that can store, display and access records of various data types.
* An Entity can be used independently and with other Langstack applications, including APIs, Flows, ETL pipelines, and Processes.

## Building blocks of Entities

In this section, get to know the following building blocks of entities:

* Fields
* Records
* Relations


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