Best Practices for Automation
Automating repetitive engineering tasks.
Automate Smarter, Not Harder
Automation can save hours of repetitive work, but it needs to be done right. Here are best practices for engineering automation.
When to Automate
Tasks you do more than twice a week
Tasks that are error-prone when done manually
Tasks with clear inputs and outputs
Automation Tips
Start small - Automate one task at a time
Test thoroughly - Automation errors multiply quickly
Document everything - Future you will thank present you
Monitor results - Check automated outputs regularly