Module overview
In this module, you'll learn how to improve workflow clarity and maintainability by embracing modular design instead of overloaded, monolithic structures. The video explores the pitfalls of god workflows, highlights the benefits of isolating functionality into smaller sub-workflows, and offers practical guidance for building scalable, maintainable automation in Rewst.
Video (3:19 minutes)
Easier maintenance: Isolated components simplify debugging.
Scalability: Modular workflows adapt to change without breaking.
Better performance: Reduces unnecessary logic and dependencies.
A god workflow (or god function) attempts to handle everything in one massive automation.
Results in overcomplicated logic that’s hard to modify.
Introduces a high risk of errors with any change.
Leads to slow troubleshooting due to tight dependencies.
Large conditional blocks with many transitions.
No clear separation of responsibilities.
Hard to describe in a single sentence.
Feature
God workflow (monolithic)
Modular workflow
High – too many responsibilities
Low – focused sub-workflows
Difficult – changes risk breaking everything
Easy – reusable components
Hard – must test the whole workflow
Simple – test parts independently
Rigid – everything is interconnected
Adaptable – components can be swapped
Use sub-workflows: Each should handle one specific task.
Name clearly: Use descriptive, action-based names (e.g., create_ticket).
Limit inputs: Only pass necessary data.
Reuse components: Avoid duplicating logic.
Test often: Validate sub-workflows before integrating them into larger processes.
Cleaner workflows: Avoids excessive complexity.
Better collaboration: Makes it easier for teams to understand and update processes.
Future-proof automation: Modular design ensures long-term efficiency.
By avoiding god workflows and using modular design, your automation will remain scalable, maintainable, and easy to troubleshoot.
