Hey there! 👋 We're so excited to have you join the Innovation Lab community! This is where we learn, share, and collaborate on using low-code tools and cloud services like AWS, Azure, GCP, and DigitalOcean to help businesses thrive without getting locked into expensive software. 💡 Here’s how you can get started: Step 1: Introduce yourself in THIS THREAD below! We’d love to get to know you, so copy and paste the template below and tell us a bit about yourself: (✄ copy/paste template 👇) Where are you from? 🌍 What are you working on? 🛠️ What’s one low-code tool or service you’d like to learn more about? 📚 Share a pic of your workspace or favorite coding setup! 🎧💻 Step 2: Let’s have some fun! 🏖️ Share your all-time favorite book, movie, or travel destination in the comments! What inspires you outside of work? ❤️ Step 3: Dive in and connect! 🤝 Explore our community threads, share your thoughts, and ask questions. Check out the calendar for upcoming live sessions and events you won’t want to miss. 💬 I can’t wait to see what you build! Let’s get started on this awesome journey together! 🚀

Hey, everyone! 👋 As part of our growing Innovation Lab community, I want to stay accountable and transparent about our direction. This roadmap outlines the exciting phases and content I’m planning. Together, we’ll grow from beginners to experts, building custom apps and frameworks from which we can all benefit. Let's dive in! Phase 1: Foundation—Master the Basics of Low-Code and Cloud Tools ⏳ Duration: 1-2 months Objective: Equip everyone with a solid foundation in low-code tools and cloud platforms. By the end of this phase, new members will be able to automate simple processes and deploy basic cloud infrastructure. Content: 1. Classroom: Intro to Low-Code What is low-code? Overview of essential tools like n8n, NocoDB, Supabase, and Strapi. Benefits of low code for businesses. 2. Classroom: Cloud Services 101 Getting started with AWS, Azure, GCP, and DigitalOcean. Building your first cloud infrastructure and understanding pricing. 3. Classroom: n8n Basics Setting up n8n and building your first workflow (think email automation or data syncing). Extra Content: - Blog posts on common myths and choosing the right platform. - Weekly live Q&A sessions to help beginners jumpstart their journey. Phase 2: Intermediate - Building Workflows and Real-World Solutions ⏳ Duration: 2-3 months Objective: Let's take things up a notch! We'll explore building more complex workflows, integrating external APIs, and managing cloud services. Content: 1. Classroom: Advanced n8n Workflows Learn how to build workflows with multi-step logic, handle errors, and integrate external services like Google Sheets, Slack, and APIs. 2. Classroom: Data Management with NocoDB & Supabase Automate your data: CRM, inventory management, and project tracking, all from a low-code perspective. 3. Classroom: Cloud Integration Deploy low-code AWS, Azure, and GCP apps, automating essential tasks like backups and server monitoring. Extra Content: - Blog series on best practices for integrating low-code and cloud.