# Create an SMS Conversation

How do you turn a handful of isolated messages to and from the same party into a true conversation? You need some way to remember state between each message that is exchanged. This guide will show you how [Programmable Messaging](https://www.twilio.com/en-us/messaging/channels/sms) can help you create real conversations with SMS.

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