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Date Published
Author
Jamie Cuffe
Word count
998
Language
English
Hacker News points
46

Summary

Retool Workflows is a new developer-focused automation tool that allows for streamlined backend process automation, catering to the demand for integrating backends and logic automation into the Retool platform. It provides a code-first environment that simplifies creating automated processes like cron jobs, custom alerts, and ETL tasks without the overhead of managing infrastructure, offering features such as native integrations, reusable functions, debugging, and monitoring capabilities. The tool employs a series of interconnected blocks for developers to focus on custom business logic, supporting JavaScript for full control of workflow logic. Organizations like Motive, Cameo, and RE/MAX have successfully utilized Retool Workflows to automate various operations, improving efficiency by reducing manual tasks and allowing teams to concentrate on unique business requirements. The platform is currently available in beta for cloud-hosted Retool users, offering 1 GB of workflow data per month free, and aims to continuously evolve with new features like Python support and self-hosted deployments.