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n8n + AI for Beginners - Business Automation Essentials

n8n Automation and Agentic AI Workflows for Developers

David Pedley

Created by David Pedley

Discover how to automate business processes using n8n and AI, even if you're new to workflow automation. You'll learn to connect APIs, manage deployments, and build reliable systems that scale. By the end, you'll be ready to design and run production-grade automations tailored to your needs.

Packt | Feb 2026 | 317 min

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LevelIntermediate
CategoriesSoftware Engineering and Architecture, Generative AI Tools and AI-Assisted Productivity

What You Will Learn

You'll start by setting up n8n and immediately applying each concept in hands-on workflows. As you progress, you'll expand your skills with real projects, moving from simple automations to advanced AI-powered systems. Each new topic is introduced through practical application, making learning both clear and actionable.

Key Features

  • Build and deploy automation workflows using n8n in cloud, Docker, and VPS environments
  • Integrate APIs and external services securely while handling data and workflow logic
  • Apply agentic AI, error handling, and evaluation techniques for robust automation

Target Audience

Perfect for developers, automation engineers, and IT professionals eager to master workflow automation with n8n. If you have basic knowledge of APIs and JSON, you'll quickly pick up the skills needed to build, deploy, and optimize your own automations. No prior Docker experience is required, as deployment steps are fully guided.

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