Building Smarter Workflows with Conditional Logic

Introduction to Workflow Automation with n8n

James Chapman

AI Curriculum Manager, DataCamp

Branching Workflows

• Real processes don't follow straight lines
• Branching adapts workflows to data

 

If vs. Switch

• 1x input → 2x branches/paths
• Can stack multiple conditions
• Rule-of-thumb:
  • True/False → If   |   Categories → Switch

• 1x input → several branches/paths

Example: Acme Support Desk

Example: Acme Support Desk

Example: Acme Support Desk

Let's practice!

Introduction to Workflow Automation with n8n