The Result
What This Project Was
I started Automation Builder to create a cleaner way to compose automation logic without dropping directly into raw JSON or brittle configuration screens. The project needed a frontend architecture that could evolve into a full builder, not just a one-off mockup. That meant organizing the app around reusable UI primitives and future workflow graph interactions.
The Main Problem
Most automation tools become difficult to manage as soon as logic grows beyond a few basic steps. Dense configuration forms hide flow relationships, and technical users end up editing implementation details instead of designing workflows. The challenge was to establish a visual system that keeps flow authoring intuitive while remaining flexible for expansion.
The Key Turning Point
The fastest way to unlock future scale was to codify the product roadmap into interface structure early. Once the screen layout, component boundaries, and interaction patterns are concrete, backend and execution models can evolve around a stable builder experience instead of the other way around.
What I Built
I built the initial React and TypeScript implementation as a visual workflow-composition foundation. The repository is organized to support a dedicated web app and reusable package structure, making it easier to expand the builder into validation, execution previews, and richer node interactions later. It now serves as a concrete base instead of a planning document alone.
Before vs After
| Evaluation Metric | Before Implementation | Optimized Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Workflow Authoring | Docs and ideas only | Interactive builder foundation |
| Product Structure | Loose concept | Modular app architecture |
| Iteration Speed | Abstract planning | Tangible UI surface |
What It Included
Drag-and-drop workflow composition experience
Structured roadmap translated into a working interface
Modular app and package layout for future expansion
Frontend foundation for automation authoring flows