Overview

Some topics are too broad and complex to cover in a single article. That does not mean I want to skip them, so here I share high-level thoughts about a specific subject. They might spark several follow-up articles or stand alone, but the point is to convey the main idea or concept clearly. I call these overviews because that is exactly what they are. A few sit slightly off brand for this blog, and when they do I still work to make them relatable and engaging while keeping that broad, big-picture mindset so things never get too dense. There is no schedule for these posts. I write them whenever I stumble onto a topic that interests me, so expect them to appear sparingly among the more focused work here.

N8N: On a Schedule Trigger

N8N: On a Schedule Trigger

Starts a workflow at fixed times or intervals, like Unix cron. Missed runs are skipped, not backfilled.

SharePoint: UPPER function

SharePoint: UPPER function

Converts text to uppercase, leaving numbers and punctuation untouched. The result is always text.

Excel: Count Function

Excel: Count Function

Counts the cells in a range that contain numbers. Ignores text, blanks, and errors.

N8N: Gmail Trigger

N8N: Gmail Trigger

Starts a workflow when a new email arrives in Gmail. Polls on a schedule; filter by label, sender, or search.