Learn n8n: A Structured Path from Zero to Production

Zero to your first live workflow. Install n8n, learn the core nodes, and understand credentials, expressions and error handling.

1. 1
   What is n8n?

   The mental model: nodes, triggers, workflows and executions.
   20 min
2. 2
   Install n8n locally

   Compare npx, Docker and n8n Desktop to pick the right dev setup.
   30 min
3. 3
   Your first workflow

   Manual trigger → HTTP Request → Slack, wired end-to-end.
   25 min
4. 4
   Core nodes tour

   Set, IF, Merge, Filter and Schedule — the nodes you'll use in nearly every flow.
   40 min
5. 5
   Credentials & security basics

   OAuth2 vs. API keys, and how n8n encrypts stored secrets.
   20 min
6. 6
   Expressions 101

   Read and write {{$json.field}}, reference other nodes, use the expression editor.
   35 min
7. 7
   Cron & Schedule triggers

   Time-based automations: intervals, cron expressions, timezones.
   20 min
8. 8
   Handling errors gracefully

   Continue-on-fail, the error output branch, and retry settings.
   25 min
9. 9
   Publishing, activation & tags

   Move from 'testing' to a live, always-on workflow, and organize with tags.
   15 min
10. 10
    Debugging executions like a pro

    Read the execution list, inspect item data at each step, and replay failed runs.
    20 min
11. 11
    Working with items & data structure

    n8n's item-list model: json, binary, and pairedItem explained.
    25 min
12. 12
    Notifications & digest patterns

    Build a daily-digest workflow that batches events instead of spamming a channel.
    30 min
13. 13
    Forms & human input

    Use the n8n Form trigger to collect structured input without a separate front-end.
    25 min
14. 14
    Beginner capstone project

    Ship a real internal tool end-to-end: form → validation → Google Sheets → Slack alert.
    60 min

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