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    Chapter 3: Understanding Workflows

    2. Trigger Types Explained

    Explore all trigger types and when to use each.

    20m Lesson 2 of 6

    Triggers determine how and when your workflow starts. Choosing the right trigger is one of the most important decisions in workflow design.

    Trigger Categories

    Manual Trigger Run workflows on-demand by clicking "Execute". Great for testing and one-off tasks.

    Schedule Trigger Run workflows on a schedule using cron expressions. Perfect for periodic tasks like daily reports.

    Webhook Trigger Receive HTTP requests to start a workflow. Essential for real-time integrations and API endpoints.

    App Triggers Listen for events in specific apps (new email, Slack message, form submission).

    Code Examples

    Schedule Trigger — Cron Examples
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    Every minute:     * * * * *
Every hour:       0 * * * *
Daily at 9am:     0 9 * * *
Weekdays at 8am:  0 8 * * 1-5
First of month:   0 0 1 * *

    Pro Tips

    • 💡Webhook triggers give you a unique URL — use it to receive data from external systems
    • 💡Schedule triggers run in the timezone configured in your environment

    Comprehension Quiz

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    1. Which trigger type uses cron expressions?

    2. What does a Webhook Trigger provide?

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    1. Workflow Anatomy15m2. Trigger Types Explained20m3. Data Flow & Mapping20m4. Error Handling Basics15m5. Variables & Expressions20m6. Workflow Organization & Best Practices20m