How to Learn n8n FAST (Do This or Keep Struggling)

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Stop copying workflows you don't understand. In this comprehensive guide, I break down the exact 7-step roadmap you need to master n8n and AI automation from the ground up. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to level up your automation skills, this video covers everything from understanding how data flows through workflows to building complex AI agents with RAG and multimodal capabilities.

I'll walk you through the essential n8n nodes every automation builder needs to know, including the Set node, If node, Filter node, and more. You'll learn how to connect your first APIs, master AI fundamentals like prompt engineering and structured outputs, and understand critical concepts like context windows and token management. We also dive deep into retrieval augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, and how to give your AI agents domain-specific knowledge.

The roadmap includes 10+ hands-on projects you can build yourself, from email-to-Google Sheets automation to AI-powered content repurposing systems. I'll show you how to work with the HTTP request node, set up triggers, handle binary files, and leverage powerful features like MCP and ChatHub to deploy your workflows beyond n8n. By following this structured approach and completing the practice exercises, you'll go from copying workflows to confidently building custom AI automation solutions in 1-3 months.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Learning AI Automation Backwards
00:57 Foundation: Mastering Individual Nodes
02:15 Essential Nodes to Understand
03:55 Triggers and Binary Files
05:17 Practice Exercise: Basic Workflow
06:02 Section 1 Projects
07:32 Section 2: Connecting Your First APIs
09:33 Hands-On API Projects
11:01 Section 3: Reverse Engineering Workflows
12:17 Section 4: AI Fundamentals
13:28 Section 5: AI Agents and Tools
15:17 Practice Project: Risk Merchant Analysis
17:20 Section 6: Understanding RAG
18:58 Section 7: Multimodal AI
21:03 Final Practice Projects

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