Enhance your workflow with Node-RED v4.0

Node-RED is a versatile low-code tool designed for developing IoT services through a browser-based editor, leveraging the non-blocking, event-driven nature of Node.js. It is lightweight and can be deployed on various platforms, including low-cost hardware like Raspberry Pi and cloud services such as AWS and Azure. The tool supports a wide range of automation use cases, from home and security system automation to industrial processes, and is valuable for prototyping IoT devices. Node-RED v4 enhances configuration ease by offering improved flow change tracking, timestamp format options, auto-complete suggestions, and palette state caching. The tutorial provided in the text guides users through building a demo application flow that incorporates user login notifications, order creation, and order display, while also detailing Node-RED's deployment methods on local machines and cloud platforms. It highlights practical steps to set up and connect various nodes, such as email, HTTP request, and MongoDB nodes, to automate tasks and streamline application development.