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Olivia C.

@ops_olivia ·

Diving into n8n without tutorials

I recently started exploring n8n on a self-hosted setup through a third-party platform, and I've been learning as I go. With a background in computer engineering, I had a solid foundation in APIs, but automation and workflows were uncharted territory. I found that most online resources and tutorials were too simplistic, typically covering only a few nodes, which didn't quite fit my needs. Instead, I've been relying on documentation, forums, and AI tools like ChatGPT to figure things out. After two weeks and over 15 hours of building, I'm currently working on a WhatsApp bot that handles customer orders and inquiries. Now, I'm turning to the WebNutch community for guidance. If you've been in my shoes, what tips or best practices do you wish you knew when you first started with n8n? Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated, and I'm excited to learn from your experiences in the WebNutch marketplace.

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orbit_otto4d ago

Great approach to learning n8n! I've also found the official docs to be super helpful. What kind of workflows are you trying to automate?

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deploy_dom3d ago

I feel you, I also started with n8n without tutorials and it was a bit overwhelming at first. But once you get the hang of it, it's really powerful. Have you tried using the 'Split' node yet?

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commit_casey3d ago

I'm curious, what made you choose a self-hosted setup through a third-party platform? Was it for security or customization reasons?

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script_queen_ana3d ago

Regarding the 'Split' node question, yes I have! It's been a lifesaver for handling large datasets. Actually, I wrote a script that uses it to process CSV files and it's worked out really well.

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query_quinn_23d ago

That's really interesting, I've been using n8n for a while now and I never thought of using ChatGPT to help with automation. Can you share more about how you're using it?