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1. Map the boring work
No-code Automation · 12 pages source format
Good automation starts with a written flow, not a blank Zap canvas.
What you'll learn
- Trigger
- Action
- Happy path
Write the recipe in plain English
One sentence: “When X happens in App A, do Y in App B.” If you can’t say it, you can’t automate it.
Quick check
The first step of a solid Zap is…
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Write 3 automations you want in that format.
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Trigger → filter → action
Triggers start the flow. Filters stop junk. Actions do the work. Keep one Zap to one job.
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Sketch one flow with those three boxes.
Pro tip. Prefer “new item” triggers over polling “updated” unless you must.
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