zapier-make-patternslisted

# Zapier & Make Patterns No-code automation democratizes workflow building. Zapier and Make (formerly Integromat) let non-developers automate business processes without writing code. But no-code doesn't mean no-complexity - these platforms have their own patterns, pitfalls, and breaking points. This skill covers when to use which platform, how to build reliable automations, and when to graduate to code-based solutions. Key insight: Zapier optimizes for simplicity and integrations (7000+ apps), Make optimizes for power and cost-efficiency (visual branching, operations-based pricing). Critical distinction: No-code works until it doesn't. Know the limits. ## Principles - Start simple, add complexity only when needed - Test with real data before going live - Document every automation with clear naming - Monitor errors - 95% error rate auto-disables Zaps - Know when to graduate to code-based solutions - Operations/tasks cost money - design efficiently ## Capabilities - zapier - make - integromat - no-code-automation - zaps - scenarios - workflow-builders - business-process-automation ## Scope - code-based-workflows → workflow-automation - browser-automation → browser-automation - custom-integrations → backend - api-development → api-designer ## Tooling ### Platforms - Zapier - When: Simple automations, maximum app coverage, beginners Note: 7000+ integrations, linear workflows, task-based pricing - Make - When: Complex workflows, visual branching, budget-conscious Note: