Part 2.

When it comes to creating successful automations, knowing how to write a script is only part of the equation. You also need to know what to consider when you have a script that will run unattended. This includes accounting for scheduling the script, providing the appropriate permissions/credentials, storing external data, and interacting with external sources.

For instance, scheduling a script to run can seem simple, but have you considered what would happen if a part of the automation failed? Or what would happen if the script was still running when the next occurrence kicks off? Or how to handle a situation where a script is required to authenticate? Or what would happen if two instances of a script tried to write data simultaneously?

This section will answer these questions and more. It will teach you how to think like an automation expert, plan for those unexpected situations, and create the most robust automations possible.