Workflows
Automate business logic and user interactions with ForgeZap workflows. Create powerful automation without writing code.
Visual Automation
Workflows provide a visual way to automate complex business processes. Connect triggers, actions, and conditions to create sophisticated automation.
What are Workflows?
Workflows are automated sequences of actions that respond to triggers. They help you automate repetitive tasks, handle business logic, and create interactive user experiences.
Triggers
Events that start workflows
Actions
What workflows do
Flow Control
Logic and conditions
Workflow Components
Triggers
Component Events
- • Button clicks
- • Form submissions
- • Input changes
- • Component interactions
Data Events
- • Database changes
- • API responses
- • Data updates
- • Record creation
Time Events
- • Scheduled times
- • Recurring schedules
- • Delays and timeouts
- • Date-based triggers
External Events
- • Webhook calls
- • API notifications
- • Email triggers
- • Manual execution
Actions
Component Actions
- • Update component properties
- • Show/hide components
- • Navigate between views
- • Reset form fields
Data Actions
- • Save data to database
- • Update existing records
- • Delete records
- • Query data
Communication Actions
- • Send notifications
- • Send emails
- • Make API calls
- • Trigger webhooks
System Actions
- • Log events
- • Set variables
- • Execute calculations
- • Handle errors
Flow Control
Conditional Logic
If/Else Conditions
- • Compare values
- • Check data conditions
- • Validate inputs
- • Branch workflow logic
Loops and Iteration
- • Repeat actions
- • Process data arrays
- • Batch operations
- • Retry failed actions
Error Handling
Retry failed actions with delays
Log errors for debugging
Fallback actions for failures
Creating Workflows
Workflow Builder
Drag and drop workflow nodes
Connect nodes with arrows
Configure node properties
Test workflow execution
Workflow Templates
Start with pre-built templates for common use cases:
- • Form submission handling
- • Data validation workflows
- • Notification systems
- • API integration patterns
- • User onboarding flows
Workflow Examples
Contact Form Workflow
When a contact form is submitted:
Validate form data
Save to database
Send confirmation email
Show success message
Data Sync Workflow
Scheduled workflow to sync data:
Fetch data from API
Compare with local data
Update changed records
Log sync results
Explore Workflows
Workflow Best Practices
Start with simple workflows and gradually add complexity. Test your workflows thoroughly and use error handling to ensure reliable automation.