Glossary

1. Action: A task or operation performed by the automation software in response to a trigger.
2. API (Application Programming Interface): A set of rules that allows different software applications to communicate with each other.
3. Automation Software: A tool or platform that automates repetitive tasks and processes, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency.
4. Bot: A software program or script that automates tasks, often used for chatbots or web scraping.
5. Conditional Logic: A feature that allows automation to make decisions based on specific criteria or variables.
6. Compliance: Adherence to regulatory requirements (DGPR) and industry standards in automation processes.
7. Credentials: Unique identifier associated with the user or system.
8. Dashboard: A user interface where users can monitor and manage their automation processes.
9. Error Handling: Procedures and actions to address and resolve errors or exceptions in automation.
10. Event-Driven Automation: Automation triggered by specific events, such as user actions or system alerts.
11. Execution: Carrying out a series of actions or tasks automatically.
12. Flow: A (work)flow is a sequence of automated steps or actions that define a specific process or task.
13. Integration: The ability of automation software to connect and interact with other software applications or systems.
14. Logging: Recording and storing information about automation processes for analysis and troubleshooting.
15. Queue: A list of tasks or items to be processed in a specific order.
16. Scheduled Automation: Automation that runs at specified times or intervals.
17. Scripting: The use of code or scripts to create custom automation sequences beyond predefined actions.
18. Scalability: The ability of automation software to handle increased workloads and adapt to changing needs.
19. Step: Steps are the individual items in a flow.
20. Trigger: An event or condition that initiates the start of an automation workflow.