Pipedream

Pipedream is a serverless workflow automation platform designed specifically for developers who need to connect different applications and APIs. Think of it as a bridge that lets your apps talk to each other automatically.

Unlike traditional automation tools, Pipedream gives you the power to write custom code when needed while providing thousands of pre-built components for common tasks. The platform handles all the infrastructure, authentication, and scaling automatically, so you can focus on building workflows instead of managing servers.

Each workflow is a series of steps that run when triggered by events like new emails, API calls, or scheduled times. With support for major programming languages and integration with popular services like Slack, Google Sheets, GitHub, and Stripe, Pipedream makes it easy to automate almost any business process or technical workflow.

Getting started with Pipedream is straightforward, even for complex automations. First, sign up for a free account at pipedream.com - no credit card required. The platform opens with a clean interface where you can create your first workflow.

Here's how to build workflows:

• Choose a trigger event (like new email, API call, or schedule)

• Add action steps using pre-built components or custom code

• Connect your apps using one-click OAuth authentication

• Test your workflow with sample data before going live

• Deploy and monitor your automation in real-time

Best practices for success:

• Start with simple workflows and gradually add complexity

• Use pre-built actions when available to save development time

• Write custom code only when you need specific logic

• Monitor workflow execution logs to debug issues

• Take advantage of the generous free tier for testing

The platform remembers your connected accounts and provides detailed logs for troubleshooting. You can also sync your workflows to GitHub for version control and collaboration.

• 2,700+ app integrations with pre-built actions

• Multi-language support (Node.js, Python, Go, Bash)

• Managed OAuth authentication and token refresh

• Real-time monitoring and detailed execution logs

• GitHub version control integration

• Serverless hosting with automatic scaling

• Custom code support with npm/PyPI packages

• Generous free tier with paid plans for scaling

• Enterprise-grade security and compliance

• Connect SDK for embedding integrations