A Beginner’s Guide to Automation with n8n | HackerNoon

Automation shouldn’t force you to choose between simplicity and flexibility. n8n, an open-source workflow automation platform, bridges that gap with a visual interface and full-code extensibility. This article walks you through setting up n8n locally or on the cloud via Sevalla, building workflows that connect your favorite tools, and scaling them into production-ready automations. From no-code triggers to AI-driven logic, n8n empowers technical teams to automate smarter, faster, and more securely.