Imagine a world where tedious and repetitive tasks take care of themselves. 
That’s the power of automation! Here’s why it’s something you should understand and explore:
- Save Precious Time: Automation handles the repetitive, mundane stuff, freeing you up to focus on the work that truly matters.
- Slash Errors: Machines are less likely to make mistakes than humans, leading to greater efficiency and fewer frustrations.
- Boost Your Bottom Line: Automation reduces labor costs, eliminates costly errors, and lets you get more done with the same resources.
So, what exactly is automation?
Automation is the use of technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention. It’s like having a tireless robot assistant that works for you 24/7!
At its core, automation is all about “WHEN” and “DO”:
- WHEN a specific event happens (a trigger),
- DO a corresponding action (or a series of actions).
Understanding Automation Lingo
Sometimes the world of automation can feel like it has its own language. Here’s a quick breakdown of some key terms you’ll hear often:
- Trigger: A trigger is an event that starts your automation. It could be something like receiving an email, a change in your calendar, or a specific time of day.
- Action: An action is the task that your automation performs in response to the trigger. This could be sending an email, creating a spreadsheet entry, or updating a task list.
- Flow: A flow is a series of triggers and actions linked together to achieve a more complex goal. Think of it as a recipe for your automation.
Examples of automation
Automation is all around us, from everyday life to the most complex business environments. Here are a few examples:
- Everyday Life: Your programmed coffee maker, smart thermostat, and automatic bill payments are all forms of automation.
- Business: Email marketing campaigns, customer service chatbots, inventory management systems, and even payroll processing can be automated.
Activepieces: Automation for Everyone
Activepieces takes automation to the next level. It empowers you to create custom flows, connecting different tools and services to work together seamlessly. This means you can automate even more complex tasks, saving you time and boosting your productivity across all areas of your work.
In our upcoming articles in the Activepieces 101 series, we’ll dive deeper into the exciting world of automation and show you how to create your own powerful flows!