automation
What is Event-Driven Automation?
An automation that starts immediately in response to a specific event, such as a new sign-up, a payment received, or a status change.
In plain English
Event-driven automation is the most responsive type — it reacts to things happening in real time rather than waiting for a scheduled run. When a customer places an order, the event-driven automation fires instantly to send a confirmation email, alert the warehouse, and update your inventory. This creates a seamless, immediate experience for customers and keeps your internal systems synchronized without delays. Most modern automation is event-driven.