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The Innovation Lab's Roadmap
Hey, everyone! 👋
As part of our growing Innovation Lab community, I want to stay accountable and transparent about our direction. This roadmap outlines the exciting phases and content I’m planning. Together, we’ll grow from beginners to experts, building custom apps and frameworks from which we can all benefit. Let's dive in!
Phase 1: Foundation—Master the Basics of Low-Code and Cloud Tools
⏳ Duration: 1-2 months
Objective: Equip everyone with a solid foundation in low-code tools and cloud platforms. By the end of this phase, new members will be able to automate simple processes and deploy basic cloud infrastructure.
Content:
1. Classroom: Intro to Low-Code
What is low-code?
Overview of essential tools like n8n, NocoDB, Supabase, and Strapi.
Benefits of low code for businesses.
2. Classroom: Cloud Services 101
Getting started with AWS, Azure, GCP, and DigitalOcean.
Building your first cloud infrastructure and understanding pricing.
3. Classroom: n8n Basics
Setting up n8n and building your first workflow (think email automation or data syncing).
Extra Content:
- Blog posts on common myths and choosing the right platform.
- Weekly live Q&A sessions to help beginners jumpstart their journey.
Phase 2: Intermediate - Building Workflows and Real-World Solutions
⏳ Duration: 2-3 months
Objective: Let's take things up a notch! We'll explore building more complex workflows, integrating external APIs, and managing cloud services.
Content:
1. Classroom: Advanced n8n Workflows
Learn how to build workflows with multi-step logic, handle errors, and integrate external services like Google Sheets, Slack, and APIs.
2. Classroom: Data Management with NocoDB & Supabase
Automate your data: CRM, inventory management, and project tracking, all from a low-code perspective.
3. Classroom: Cloud Integration
Deploy low-code AWS, Azure, and GCP apps, automating essential tasks like backups and server monitoring.
Extra Content:
- Blog series on best practices for integrating low-code and cloud.
- Community challenges: Build your first multi-service automated workflow.
- Forum discussions for troubleshooting and sharing tips.
Phase 3: Advanced - Custom Development and Scalability
⏳ Duration: 2-3 months
Objective: Time to dig deep! Let’s focus on building custom nodes, integrating AI, and scaling workflows to handle more demanding projects.
Content:
1. Classroom: Custom Node Development
Build custom nodes using the n8n API and SDK to tailor automation to your needs.
2. Classroom: Scaling Workflows
Learn how to handle large datasets, optimize performance, and maintain workflow security.
3. Classroom: Integrating AI
Use AI tools like OpenAI and Google Cloud AI to build intelligent workflows (chatbots, sentiment analysis, etc.).
Extra Content:
- Webinars with industry experts on advanced topics.
- Advanced challenges: Build a custom node or tackle a large-scale automation project.
Phase 4: Specialization and Community Growth
⏳ Duration: Ongoing
Objective: Offer specialized content catering to different industries (e-commerce, marketing, healthcare, etc.) while continuing to expand our community.
Content:
1. Classroom: Low-Code for E-Commerce
Learn how to automate inventory management, order processing, and customer support with low-code solutions.
2. Classroom: Marketing Automation
Streamline marketing campaigns, integrate CRMs, and automate lead scoring.
3. Certifications and Advanced Challenges
Gain certifications in tools like n8n and tackle community-led challenges (build an internal tool for a mock company).
Extra Content:
- Webinars, expert Q&As, and industry-specific blog posts.
- Monthly community challenges to showcase your expertise.
Phase 5: Member-Driven Learning and Knowledge Sharing
⏳ Duration: Ongoing
Objective: Encourage community members to share their knowledge, lead tutorials, and collaborate on building open-source projects.
Content:
1. Community-Led Tutorials
Experienced members create step-by-step guides on niche topics like healthcare automation or API management.
2. Project Showcases
A dedicated space to showcase your projects and learn from others’ experiences.
3. Mentorship and Collaboration
Pair up beginners with experts for hands-on learning. Collaborate on solving real business problems using low code.
Ongoing Content for All Phases:
- Weekly Challenges: Each week, you’ll have the chance to tackle workflow challenges and share your creations with the community.
- Live Events: Regular live Q&A sessions, webinars with guest speakers, and deep dives into the latest low-code trends.
- Community Discussions: Actively discuss tool comparisons, troubleshooting, and the latest low-code innovations.
🚀LET'S GO! 🚀
Together, we’ll build amazing things and push the boundaries of what’s possible with low code. I’m excited to see what we’ll create as a community!
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