Where human approval belongs in automation
What a reviewer needs to see before approving an invoice or another consequential action.
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Notes
Notes from building internal tools.
When I keep a spreadsheet, add a review screen or use code alongside n8n.
What client-owned automation includes
The accounts, credentials and recovery instructions a client needs after handover.
n8n vs custom code: how I choose
Why I use n8n for connections and add code when a process needs records and permissions.
When to replace a spreadsheet with a tool
Keep the sheet while one owner can manage it. Add a tool when status and access become hard to track.
When an automation needs a dashboard — and when it doesn’t
My default is to start without a dashboard. The article explains the point where a background workflow turns into a tool somebody needs to open.
Contact
Send me the steps you want to change.
Include where the information comes from and who decides what happens next. I will suggest whether the job needs automation, an interface, or both.
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