What are the best practices for building automations?

1. Start simple, then add complexity
- Build a 2-step sequence first, test it, then add more steps
- Easier to debug than building everything at once

2. Name your sequences clearly
- "Salesforce → Slack New Lead Alert" is better than "My Sequence 1"
- Future you will thank present you

3. Handle errors gracefully
- Add error notification steps (e.g., Slack message on failure)
- Use branches to handle edge cases (empty data, missing fields)

4. Use test mode before going live
- Test with sample data before enabling the trigger
- Verify each step produces the expected output

5. Monitor your runs
- Check the dashboard regularly for failed runs
- Set up alerts for sequence failures

6. Document complex sequences
- Add notes/descriptions to explain why steps exist
- Especially for sequences with branches and loops

7. Keep credentials secure
- Never put API keys directly in step inputs
- Use Dranseq's secure connection management