Getting Started with DartChain

Welcome to DartChain! This guide will help you get started with the workflow automation platform that makes building complex workflows as simple as writing code.

What is DartChain?

DartChain is a blazingly fast, developer-first workflow automation platform designed to help you build, deploy, and scale complex workflows with ease. Whether you're automating business processes, building data pipelines, or creating integration workflows, DartChain provides the tools and flexibility you need.

Key Features

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Node.js 16 or later installed on your machine
• A DartChain account (sign up for free at dartchain.com)
• Basic knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript (recommended)

Next Steps

Core Concepts

Understanding these core concepts will help you get the most out of DartChain:

Workflows

A workflow is a collection of tasks that are executed in a specific order. Workflows can be simple linear sequences or complex branching structures with conditional logic, parallel execution, and error handling.

Tasks

Tasks are the individual units of work within a workflow. Each task has a specific type (HTTP request, database operation, file processing, etc.) and can accept inputs and produce outputs that can be used by subsequent tasks.

Triggers

Triggers define when and how workflows are executed. They can be time-based (scheduled), event-based (webhooks, file changes), or manually triggered through the API or dashboard.

Connections

Connections manage authentication and configuration for external services. Once configured, connections can be reused across multiple workflows and tasks.

Getting Started Checklist

Common Use Cases