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Hey everyone and welcome to today's deep dive. We're going to be exploring

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N a N. Ooh, and a it's this platform that's, uh,

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really making waves in the world of workflow automation. Absolutely. Yeah.

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Now, whether you're a seasoned coder or just starting to dip your toes into this

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whole world of, you know, automation, this deep dive is for you.

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We're going to break down exactly what N eight N is all about,

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why it's generating so much buzz and how it stacks up against some of the big

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players like Zapier and Incunate. Um,

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we've got a pretty interesting stack of sources here.

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We've got marketing materials straight from any end themselves. Okay.

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We've got some user reviews. We've got some in-depth comparisons. Nice. Yeah.

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It's really exciting to see a platform like an eight N emerge.

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I feel like it really addresses some of the pain points that people have been

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experiencing with existing workflow automation tools. Yeah.

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We're talking about cost flexibility and that desire for more control over your

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data and your setup. Okay. So for those who are maybe new to this whole workflow

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automation thing, let's start with the basics.

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What exactly does it mean to automate a workflow?

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That is a great question.

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Imagine you have a bunch of tasks that you do regularly. Okay.

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Maybe it's like saving email attachments to a specific folder or updating a

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spreadsheet with information from different sources. Okay. Yeah.

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Workflow automation essentially lets you create a system where these tasks happen

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automatically without you having to manually do them each time. And it saves

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you tons of time and mental energy.

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So it's like having a tireless digital assistant working for you 24 seven.

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Exactly. And that's where EngAinan comes in. Okay.

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It's a platform that allows you to build these automated workflows visually

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using a system of nodes. Yeah. Think of nodes as building blocks,

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each representing a different app or action. Okay. For example,

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you might have a node for Gmail,

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a node for Google drive and a node for sending a notification.

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So I could create a workflow where like an email attachment is automatically

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saved to my Google drive. And then I get like a notification on my phone.

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Precisely. You just connect the nodes together in the order you want the

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actions to happen. Oh, wow. And Payten takes care of the rest.

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And the cool thing is any 10 has integrations with over 300 apps. Wow.

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So the possibilities are pretty vast. That's impressive. Um,

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one thing that really jumped out at me from the marketing materials was

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and ain't ends emphasis on being developer friendly. Oh yeah.

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They even have built in code nodes for JavaScript and Python.

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That's a key differentiator for any 10 while it is designed to be user

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friendly for anyone.

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It also caters to those who really want to like dive into customization and

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build highly complex.

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Right. But let's be honest,

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most people even if they're tech savvy,

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aren't necessarily looking to write code when they're trying to automate their

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workflows. Absolutely.

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And that's where any enhanced strikes are really nice balance.

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You can get a lot done with just the visual workflow editor,

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just dragging and dropping nodes to create your automation. But if you need to,

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those code nodes are there waiting,

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allowing you to extend the functionality in ways that might not be possible with

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a purely visual approach. Yeah, that makes sense.

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So it caters to both the no code crowd and the hardcore coders. Exactly.

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And don't forget the vibrant community behind any in it. Okay.

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Even if you're not a coder,

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you can find prebuilt workflows and helpful tips on their forum. Oh wow.

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It's like having a network of automation experts at your disposal. Very cool.

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Okay. So NNN sounds pretty cool,

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but how does it actually stack up against the big names in the workflow

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automation space like Zapier? That's a great question.

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While Zapier has been the go-to for many people,

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NNN positions itself as a more powerful and cost-effective alternative,

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especially for complex workflows. Okay.

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One of the biggest differences is pricing. Zapier charges you per task,

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which can get really expensive if you have workflows with a lot of steps.

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NNN on the other hand, charges per workflow,

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no matter how many steps it involves. So if you have a workflow,

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that's doing a lot of heavy lifting and NNN could potentially save you a ton of

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money. Right. So if I have a workflow that's doing a lot,

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NNN could save me a lot of money. Absolutely. And it's not just about cost.

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NNN has a few key features that give it an edge in terms of flexibility and

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power. Okay. Like what? Well, for instance, it has nodes like the merge node,

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the set node and the split in batches node.

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These nodes allow you to do some pretty sophisticated data manipulation and

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workflow control, right?

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Things that you might not be able to achieve as easily with Zapier. Okay.

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So those nodes essentially unlock more advanced functionality.

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Could you give us an example of how they might be used in a real world scenario?

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Sure. Let's say you're collecting data from different sources,

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maybe a web form and a spreadsheet.

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The merge node would allow you to combine that data into a single stream.

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Then you could use the set node to add specific values or modify the data before

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sending it off to another application.

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the split in batches node can handle that efficiently.

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That's a great example.

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It really shows how those nodes can empower users to build more sophisticated

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workflows.

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And let's not forget about any self-hosting option.

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You can actually run N8n on your own server,

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giving you complete control over your data and setup.

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This is huge for security conscious individuals or organizations that have

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strict data privacy requirements.

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Zapier on the other hand is strictly a cloud based platform.

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So with N8n you have the option to keep everything in house,

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which can be a major selling point for some.

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Exactly. And it's worth noting that even with its free plan,

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N8n allows for unlimited users.

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This is something that Zapier reserves for its higher tier paid plans.

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Oh wow. Yeah. Okay.

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So N8n is definitely making a compelling case for itself. Well,

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we have another contender in the ring, Make, formerly known as IntegraMap.

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So how does N8n compare to Make?

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This is where things get even more interesting.

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While Make is a strong platform with a lot to offer,

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N8n seems to edge it out in a few key areas. First and foremost,

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N8n's user interface is designed with developers in mind.

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It has a built-in JavaScript editor right within the platform,

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giving you the ability to customize your workflows with code directly.

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So it's like having the best of both worlds,

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a user-friendly visual editor and the flexibility of coding.

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Precisely. And while Make does have some coding capabilities,

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it's not as seamlessly integrated as it is in N8n.

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Gotcha. And how do they compare when it comes to community support?

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Another win for N8n here.

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Their community forum is incredibly active and responsive.

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Users and developers are constantly sharing solutions,

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tips and pre-built workflows. Nice. It's a fantastic resource,

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especially if you're just getting started with N8n. Awesome.

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So N8n seems to be ticking a lot of boxes. It's cost-effective, flexible,

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developer-friendly, and has a great community. It does.

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Is there anything else that stands out to you about N8n?

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You know, one thing that really impresses me is how N8n handles data storage.

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Okay. The way they've designed it,

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data is seamlessly stored within the workflow itself.

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You don't have to set up any external databases or worry about complex data

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management. Oh, wow.

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It's all handled internally making it much simpler to work with.

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That sounds really elegant. Yeah. How does Make handle data storage?

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Make requires you to set up something called a data store,

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which essentially acts as a separate database. Okay.

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It's an extra step that can add complexity,

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especially for those who are new to workflow automation.

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So N8n seems to be taking a more streamlined approach to data management,

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making it more intuitive for users. Absolutely. Okay.

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Anything else we should highlight about N8n?

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Let's talk about user management.

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N8n keeps it simple with just two account types, owner and member. Okay.

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This makes collaboration straightforward without getting bogged down in

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complicated permission settings.

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which can be a bit overwhelming for some users. Exactly.

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N8n simplicity is a welcome breath of fresh air for smaller teams or

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individuals.

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So we've covered a lot of ground in this first part of our N8n deep dive.

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We've talked about the basics of workflow automation and N8n's key features and

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how it compares to Zapier and Make, but there's so much more to explore.

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What are we diving into next?

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Next we'll take a closer look at some of N8n's more advanced features.

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Things like it's debugging and monitoring tools,

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it's AI integration capabilities and it's self hosting options.

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and versatile platform.

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Awesome. I'm excited to delve deeper into the world of N8n.

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We'll be back soon with more insights and analysis. Don't go anywhere.

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Stay tuned.

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Welcome back to our deep dive into N8n. In part one,

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we explore the basics of workflow automation and how N8n stacks up against its

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competitors.

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Now let's roll up our sleeves and really delve into some of the more advanced

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features that make N8n such a powerful tool.

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I'm excited to dig a little deeper.

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Okay. So first on the list, debugging and monitoring.

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These might not be the flashiest features,

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but they are absolutely crucial when you're building complex automations.

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I mean, what good is a powerful workflow if you can't figure out why it's not

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working or track what's happening behind the scenes.

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Precisely. And N8n doesn't disappoint in this area.

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One thing that I really appreciate is their visual debugging system.

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You can literally watch data move through your workflow in real time.

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This makes it so much easier to spot any errors or unexpected behavior.

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That sounds incredibly helpful. It's like having X-ray vision into your workflow.

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Exactly. And to make things even easier,

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external API. This can be really time consuming,

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especially if you're testing and tweaking things. With data pinning,

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you can save the output data of a node and use that saved data instead of

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making repeated calls to the API.

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So it's like a snapshot of the data at a specific point in the workflow.

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This can save you a ton of time and headaches during development and debugging.

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Error handling everyone's favorite topic.

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Inevitably things will go wrong at some point.

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A connection might fail or data might not be formatted correctly.

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How does NNN handle errors?

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So instead of just failing silently and leaving you in the dark, NNN allows you

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to define specific actions to take when an error occurs.

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So you're not just left like scrambling to figure out what went wrong.

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keep your automations running smoothly.

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a very robust logging system.

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They even offer log streaming capabilities.

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So debugging and monitoring, check.

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NNN seems to have all the bases covered there.

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Now let's talk about a topic that's been generating a lot of buzz lately.

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AI integration.

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This is where things get really interesting.

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And NNN is starting to incorporate some very cool AI capabilities that have the

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potential to like revolutionize how we build and interact with automations.

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Give me an example.

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So for example, they have this feature called ask AI, right?

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This is where you can literally describe what you want to achieve in plain English.

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And Aidan's AI will suggest code snippets or even entire workflows to get you started.

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It's like having a personal automation assistant.

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Imagine you're struggling to figure out how to connect to a specific API or perform a

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certain task.

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You can simply ask NNN's AI for help and it will guide you in the right direction.

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That's a game changer, especially for those who might not be as comfortable with coding

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or are new to NNN.

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They've also integrated with Langchain, a framework for building applications with

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large language models.

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Can you break that down for me?

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So essentially it means you can create AI powered automations that can understand and

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generate human like text.

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I need an example.

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How could I actually use Langchain within NNN?

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Sure.

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Let's say you want to build a chat bot that can answer customer questions based on

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information from your company's knowledge base.

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With Langchain and NNN, you could create a workflow that takes a customer's question,

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feeds it to a large language model.

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Extracts irrelevant information from your knowledge base and then generates a

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natural sounding response.

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That's amazing.

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It's like bringing the power of conversational AI right into your workflow automation.

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And the beauty of NNN is its flexibility.

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You can connect these AI powered workflows with other parts of your automation

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ecosystem, pulling data from external sources, manipulating it with code and

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creating truly intelligent and dynamic automations.

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So NNN isn't just keeping up with the latest AI trends.

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It's embracing them.

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And giving users the tools to create truly cutting edge automations.

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Now let's circle back to a topic we touched on earlier.

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Self-hosting.

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This is a big differentiator for NNN offering users the ability to run the

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platform on their own servers.

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It is.

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So why is self-hosting such a big deal?

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data privacy and security.

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When you run NNN on your own infrastructure, you have complete control over where

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your data is stored and who has access to it.

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You don't have to rely on a third party provider and trust their security measures.

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And for organizations that have like strict compliance requirements, self-hosting

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can be a must have.

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And beyond security, self-hosting gives you the flexibility to customize

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NNN to your heart's content.

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You can install additional libraries, tweak the configuration, and even modify

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the source code if you want to.

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It's like having a blank canvas for creating your ideal automation environment.

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Exactly.

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But let's be realistic, self-hosting can be daunting for some people, especially

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if they don't have a lot of experience with server management.

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Is it really feasible for the average user?

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Good question.

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NNN has made the self-hosting process surprisingly straightforward.

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They offer excellent documentation and support, and their community is

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always there to help.

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They even provide pre-built Docker images, which make it incredibly easy to

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get NNN up and running on various platforms.

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So it's not just for like tech wizards.

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Nope.

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With a little bit of effort, anyone can set up NNN on their own server.

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And don't forget the cost savings.

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Cost is always a factor.

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Self-hosting can be significantly cheaper than using a cloud-based

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platform, especially if you already have existing infrastructure in place.

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So it's a win-win.

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More control over your data and potential cost savings.

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Let's talk about another crucial aspect.

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Security.

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All right.

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We've already touched on how self-hosting can enhance security.

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But what about NEN's built-in security features?

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N8N takes security very seriously.

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First and foremost, they're an open source platform, which means their code

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is publicly available for anyone to inspect and audit.

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This transparency helps build trust and ensures that any potential vulnerabilities

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can be quickly identified and addressed by the community.

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Transparency is definitely a good sign.

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It shows that they're not trying to hide anything and they're confident

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in the security of their platform.

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And they encrypt data, both in transit and at rest, using industry

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standard encryption protocols.

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This means your data is protected, whether it's moving between nodes

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in a workflow or stored on your server.

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And for those who are working with particularly sensitive data, NA10

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offers the option to store credentials and secure vaults,

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further enhancing security.

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And of course they have robust user access controls, allowing you to define

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granular roles and permissions to ensure that only authorized users have access

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to specific workflows and data.

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So, NEN seems to be hitting all the right notes when it comes to security.

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They're transparent, they encrypt data, they provide granular access controls.

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Now looking ahead, what are your thoughts on NEN's potential

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for growth and evolution?

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I think NEN is in a really exciting position right now.

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They're constantly innovating, adding new features, expanding their integrations,

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and their open source nature means that the community is also actively

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involved in shaping NEN's future.

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It's like a collaborative ecosystem where everyone benefits from the shared

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knowledge and contributions.

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Exactly.

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And NEN is incredibly responsive to feedback.

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They really listen to their users and take their suggestions seriously.

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This user centric approach gives me confidence that NEN will continue to

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evolve and adapt to the ever-changing needs of the automation landscape.

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So if someone is considering investing their time and resources into learning

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NEN, it sounds like a pretty safe bet.

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I would say so.

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It's a powerful, flexible, cost-effective platform with a bright future ahead of it.

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And on that note, let's take a short break to let all this information sink in.

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Okay.

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When we come back, we'll wrap up our NEN deep dive with some final thoughts and

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key takeaways for our listeners.

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Stay tuned.

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Stay with us.

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Welcome back.

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We've spent this deep dive really getting to know NEN, from its user-friendly

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interface to its powerful features.

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Yeah, a lot to cover.

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Like AI integration and self-hosting.

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But now for the most important part, what does all this mean for you, our listener?

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That's the question, isn't it?

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We've thrown a lot of information your way.

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Right.

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Nodes, workflows, automation.

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It can seem like a lot.

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Exactly.

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But it's more than just the tech specs, right?

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It's about how this can actually change your day to day.

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Yeah.

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How can this make your life better?

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Think about those tasks that just steal your time and your focus.

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Maybe it's constantly transferring data between spreadsheets or manually

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sending follow-up emails.

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Or even more complex stuff.

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Like we said, grabbing info from websites or building a basic chatbot.

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Those are exactly the kinds of things ending can handle for you.

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Right.

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And it frees you up, right?

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Absolutely.

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The more you automate, the more freedom you have to focus on what really matters.

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That's what really resonates with me.

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It's not just about being more efficient.

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It's about reclaiming your time and mental energy.

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Yeah, totally.

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Imagine a world where you're not bogged down by these like little repetitive tasks.

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You can be more creative, more strategic and more present in other areas of your life.

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So for our listener out there, what's one thing, if this has sparked an idea, what's

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one thing they could automate right now that would make a difference?

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Hmm.

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That's a great challenge.

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It could be something small, like automatically backing up important files.

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Yeah.

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Or maybe they're ready to tackle a bigger project, like building a workflow to

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streamline their business processes.

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I love that.

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Whatever it is, the beauty of anything is it really empowers you to take

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control and make it happen.

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You have the tools.

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You don't have to go it alone.

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Definitely not.

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We've talked a lot about the Indian community and it really is a valuable

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resource, whether you need help troubleshooting a problem, finding a

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pre-built workflow or just bouncing ideas around the community is there to

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support you.

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It's a great place to start.

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So if you're feeling inspired to dive into the world of automation, we

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definitely encourage you to check out any ends website.

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Yeah.

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Their forums great too.

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In the community forum, there's a wealth of information and support

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available and don't be afraid to experiment and get creative.

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The possibilities with N8n are truly endless.

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Well, on that note, it's time to wrap up our N8n deep dive.

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It's been fun.

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We hope you found it informative and insightful and maybe even a

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little bit inspiring.

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I hope so too.

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And remember the power to automate is in your hands.

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Go out there and create something amazing.