Workflow

Written by Martin Ågren - February 22, 2026

Nodes / Modules / Steps

• Automation tools or Agent building tools often use nodes/modules from left to right (or steps from top to bottom) like a form of flowchart. 

• A node-based workflow (or similar) is a visual way to design a system. 

• Each node = one function (like trigger or action)

• Arrows  →  Show data flow direction

• Example, one line:  O → O → O → O

No code

• Often, these platforms are primarily setup as no-code systems. Meaning, you don't need to know how to write code or programming languge. 

• That said, sometimes coding can be added as well, but ususally modern automation platforms are primarily no-code based. 

Different pathways

Data can flow in different ways:

• Linear = one line

• Branched → branching off to different paths

• Merged → back to one line

• Looped → iterating (repeats again)

Example, branching

Example:
Classifying intent of an email could lead to different branches with different actions.