n8n Node Types Explained (2025) | How to Build Workflow with Triggers, Apps, Core & Actions nodes

Confused about different types of nodes in n8n? Wondering how triggers, app nodes, and actions actually work together to automate an AI Automation workflow?

In this hands-on video from the n8n Zero to Hero Course, you’ll get a complete breakdown of what nodes are, the different types of nodes in n8n, and how they’re used to power real-world automations. You’ll also watch a live workflow build, where we use multiple node types to create a functional automation from scratch — no coding needed.

👇 Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s video:

✅ What is a node in n8n (explained in plain English)
✅ Types of nodes in n8n: Trigger Nodes, App Nodes, Core Nodes, Action Nodes
✅ When and why to use each node type in your workflows
✅ How to configure nodes using fields, parameters, and expressions
✅ A screencast demo: Step-by-step walkthrough building a simple automation using trigger → logic → action flow
✅ Node chaining, data flow, and best practices for clean, scalable workflows
✅ Integrating Google Sheets with n8n


📌 Who this lesson is perfect for:
✔️ Beginners starting out with n8n or AI workflow automation
✔️ Visual learners who want to see nodes in action
✔️ Anyone curious how triggers kick off AI automations in n8n
✔️ Users coming from Zapier or Make.com looking for deeper control

⏱️ Timestamps / Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro: What Are Nodes & Why They Matter
0:41 Types of Nodes in n8n: Trigger, App/Core, Action
1:53 What are Trigger nodes in n8n?
3:09 What are App nodes or Core nodes in n8n?
3:50 What are Action nodes in n8n?
4:40 Build a Basic Workflow in n8n Step-by-Step
11:21 Node Configuration Overview (Fields, Parameters, Inputs/Outputs)

📥 Helpful Links:
🛠️ Sign up for n8n Cloud → https://app.n8n.cloud/register
🛠️ Download the workflow shown in this video → COMING SOON in Community
▶️ Watch the Full n8n Zero to Hero Course Playlist → https://tinyurl.com/3rw3x6hy
🌐 Join the GenAI Unplugged Community → https://genaiunplugged.com/subscribe
🤝 Let’s connect on LinkedIn →   / dheerajsharma14  

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