Workflow Patterns

Workflow Patterns

This section provides a comprehensive library of proven workflow patterns that you can use as templates for your own automation projects. Each pattern includes detailed implementation steps, code examples, and best practices.

graph TB
    A[Workflow Patterns] --> B[Web Extraction Patterns]
    A --> C[Data Processing Patterns]
    A --> D[Content Manipulation Patterns]
    A --> E[Integration Patterns]

    B --> B1[Basic Web Extraction]
    B --> B2[Multi-Page Extraction]
    B --> B3[Dynamic Content Extraction]
    B --> B4[Authenticated Extraction]

    C --> C1[Text Processing]
    C --> C2[Structured Data Extraction]
    C --> C3[Media Processing]
    C --> C4[Real-time Data Streaming]

    D --> D1[Form Automation]
    D --> D2[Content Injection]
    D --> D3[Page Modification]
    D --> D4[Interactive Automation]

    E --> E1[API Integration]
    E --> E2[Database Operations]
    E --> E3[File System Operations]
    E --> E4[Cross-Platform Integration]

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    style B fill:#f3e5f5
    style C fill:#e8f5e8
    style D fill:#fff3e0
    style E fill:#fce4ec

Pattern Categories

Web Extraction Patterns

• Basic Web Extraction: Simple data extraction from single pages
• Multi-Page Extraction: Navigate and extract data across multiple pages
• Dynamic Content Extraction: Handle JavaScript-rendered content and SPAs
• Authenticated Extraction: Work with login-protected content

Data Processing Patterns

• Text Processing: Extract, clean, and transform textual data
• Structured Data Extraction: Parse tables, lists, and forms
• Media Processing: Handle images, videos, and other media files
• Real-time Data Streaming: Process continuous data feeds

Content Manipulation Patterns

• Form Automation: Automatically fill and submit web forms
• Content Injection: Insert dynamic content into web pages
• Page Modification: Modify existing page content and structure
• Interactive Automation: Simulate user interactions and workflows

Integration Patterns

• API Integration: Connect browser workflows with external services
• Database Operations: Store and retrieve workflow data
• File System Operations: Read, write, and process local files
• Cross-Platform Integration: Connect with desktop and mobile applications

Getting Started

flowchart LR
    A[Choose Pattern] --> B[Review Overview]
    B --> C[Check Prerequisites]
    C --> D[Follow Implementation]
    D --> E[Use Code Examples]
    E --> F[Apply Variations]
    F --> G[Test & Troubleshoot]
    G --> H[Deploy Workflow]

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Each pattern includes:

• Overview: What the pattern does and when to use it
• Prerequisites: Required setup and permissions
• Implementation: Step-by-step workflow construction
• Code Examples: Complete, working examples
• Variations: Common modifications and extensions
• Troubleshooting: Common issues and solutions

Choose a pattern that matches your use case and follow the detailed implementation guide to build your workflow.