From Senior Dev to Automation Expert: Why I’m Bettting on n8n in 2026

Hello, DEV Community! 👋
I’ve spent the last [Number] years as a Senior Software Developer, primarily focused on [Your Tech Stack, e.g., Node.js/Python]. Recently, I've pivoted a significant portion of my workflow toward advanced automation using n8n.
Why n8n?
As a dev, I love the "fair-code" nature of n8n. It allows me to:
Write custom JavaScript directly in nodes when logic gets complex.
Self-host for total data privacy and lower costs.
Integrate complex APIs faster than writing boilerplate integration code from scratch.
What I’m Building
I'm currently working on [Mention one specific project, e.g., an AI-powered lead intake system or a GitHub-to-Slack deployment bot].
Let’s Connect!
I’m here to share technical deep-dives on workflow optimization and custom node development.
Are you using n8n or stuck on Zapier/Make? I'd love to hear your thoughts on low-code vs. hard-coded integrations in the comments!