Traditional Automation
Traditional Automation refers to the use of rule-based, deterministic software tools and scripts to automate repetitive, manual tasks in IT and business processes. It typically involves technologies like Robotic Process Automation (RPA), batch scripting, and scheduled jobs that follow predefined workflows without adaptive learning. This approach focuses on reducing human intervention in routine operations to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Developers should learn Traditional Automation when dealing with high-volume, repetitive tasks such as data entry, file processing, or system maintenance where rules are clear and stable. It is particularly useful in legacy system environments, compliance-driven processes, or scenarios where quick, cost-effective automation is needed without complex AI integration. For example, automating invoice processing in finance or server log monitoring in IT operations.