# Piotr Sikora - Process Automation & n8n Expert > Complete documentation and content from piotr-sikora.com - Process automation specialist, n8n expert, and AI integration consultant based in Kielce, Poland. --- ## About Piotr Sikora Piotr Sikora is a process automation consultant specializing in n8n workflow automation, AI integration, and business process optimization. With extensive experience in identifying and automating repetitive business processes, he helps companies streamline operations, reduce manual tasks, and implement AI-powered automation solutions. **Core Expertise:** - n8n workflow design and implementation - Process automation consulting and strategy - AI integration in business workflows (LLM integration, guardrails, prompt engineering) - Workflow optimization and best practices - n8n training and professional workshops - Flowlint - n8n workflow linter for code quality **Professional Background:** - Location: Kielce, Poland - Languages: English, Polish (bilingual services) - Website: https://www.piotr-sikora.com - Twitter: @piotrsikorack - Specialization: n8n automation, process optimization, AI-powered workflows **Technical Stack:** - Primary tools: n8n, JavaScript, Python, TypeScript - AI/LLM: ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, AI workflow integration - Web: Next.js, React, Node.js, REST APIs - Data formats: JSON, YAML, CSV, TOON, TRON --- ## Services Offered ### Process Automation Consulting Helping businesses identify and automate repetitive processes to save time, reduce errors, and scale operations efficiently. **What's Included:** - Process audit and identification of automation opportunities - Custom n8n workflow design and implementation - Integration with existing tools and systems (400+ supported apps) - Error handling, retry strategies, and workflow maintainability - Documentation and knowledge transfer - Ongoing support and optimization **Common Use Cases:** - Customer onboarding automation - Invoice processing and financial workflows - Lead management and CRM automation - Report generation and data synchronization - Email notifications and communication workflows - API integrations between multiple systems **Typical ROI:** - 60-80% reduction in time spent on repetitive tasks - 90% fewer manual errors - Ability to process 10x more transactions with the same team - ROI typically achieved within 3-6 months **Contact:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/contact --- ### n8n Workflow Development Custom automation solutions built with n8n, tailored to your specific business needs. **Services:** - Workflow architecture and design - Node configuration and optimization - Custom function development - API integration and webhook setup - Error handling and monitoring - Performance optimization - Code review and quality assurance (using Flowlint) **Best Practices:** - Proper naming conventions for maintainability - Modular workflow design - Comprehensive error handling - Retry strategies for reliability - Documentation and comments - Version control and testing --- ### n8n Training & Workshops Professional training programs to help teams become self-sufficient with n8n automation. **Training Options:** - Individual coaching sessions - Team workshops (Polish and English) - Custom curriculum based on your needs - Hands-on practical exercises - Real-world automation scenarios - Best practices and code quality (Flowlint) **Topics Covered:** - n8n fundamentals and interface - Workflow design principles - Node configuration and data transformation - Error handling and debugging - API integration techniques - Advanced JavaScript in n8n - Workflow maintainability and naming conventions **Location:** Available in Kielce, Poland and remotely **Contact:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/contact --- ### AI Integration Services Implementing AI-powered workflows using large language models (LLMs) and AI tools. **Services:** - LLM integration (ChatGPT, Claude, custom models) - Prompt engineering and optimization - AI guardrails and validation - Data format optimization for AI (TOON, TRON) - AI-powered data processing - Workflow automation with AI decision-making **Use Cases:** - Content generation and summarization - Data extraction and classification - Customer support automation - Document processing and analysis - Intelligent routing and decision-making --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is n8n and how can it help automate my business processes? n8n is a powerful workflow automation tool that connects your apps and services to automate repetitive tasks. It helps businesses save time by eliminating manual data entry, automating notifications, syncing data between systems, and creating complex workflows without coding. Common use cases include automating customer onboarding, invoice processing, lead management, and report generation. ### How long does it take to implement process automation? Implementation time varies based on complexity: - Simple automations (email notifications, data syncing): 1-2 days - Medium complexity workflows (multi-step processes with conditional logic): 1-2 weeks - Complex enterprise automations: 4-8 weeks Most businesses see their first automated process running within the first week. ### Do I need coding skills to use automation tools? No coding skills are required for basic to intermediate automations with n8n. The platform uses a visual interface where you drag and drop nodes to build workflows. However, for advanced customizations, basic JavaScript knowledge can be helpful. Training and support is provided to help teams become self-sufficient. ### What's the typical ROI of process automation? Most businesses see ROI within 3-6 months. Typical benefits include: - 60-80% reduction in time spent on repetitive tasks - 90% fewer manual errors - Ability to process 10x more transactions with the same team - Improved employee satisfaction Example: Automating invoice processing can save 15-20 hours per week for a medium-sized business. ### Can automation integrate with my existing tools and systems? Yes! n8n supports 400+ integrations including: - Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 - Salesforce, HubSpot, other CRMs - Slack, Teams, communication tools - Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) - Accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero) - Custom APIs and legacy systems If a direct integration doesn't exist, custom connections can be created using webhooks or API calls. --- ## Blog Content - Key Articles The following 87 articles cover process automation, n8n tutorials, workflow optimization, AI integration, and technical topics. ### 1. Effective Prompting — a Workshop for Young People at IdeaLab in Kielce **Published:** 2026-07-30 **Category:** AI **Tags:** prompting, ai, education, training, kielce **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-07-30-szkolenie-promptowanie-idealab-kielce A recap of a prompting workshop for young people at IdeaLab in Kielce: talking to an LLM is not magic, just simple, concrete communication. A few rules, some practice — and AI answers exactly the way you want. --- ### 2. OCR in n8n for Multiple Receipts and Invoices at Once — Saving to Google Sheets **Published:** 2026-07-23 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, youtube, n8n best practices, ocr, google sheets, n8n ai agent node, document automation **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-07-23-n8n-ocr-multiple-receipts-google-sheets Extending an n8n OCR workflow to process many receipts or invoices in one run: adjusting the AI agent prompt, handling an array of objects and saving multiple rows to Google Sheets automatically. --- ### 3. Checking Variable Values in n8n: IF vs SWITCH **Published:** 2026-07-10 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, youtube, n8n best practices, n8n if node, n8n switch node, conditions **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-07-10-n8n-if-vs-switch How to check variable values in an n8n workflow with the IF and Switch nodes — when a simple condition is enough and when complex logic reads better as a Switch. --- ### 4. Automate Your Gmail with n8n — AI-Generated Reply Drafts with an LLM **Published:** 2026-06-18 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, youtube, n8n best practices, gmail, n8n ai agent node, llm, email automation **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-06-18-n8n-gmail-ai-drafts An n8n workflow that automatically fetches new Gmail messages, analyzes them with an AI Agent and creates ready-to-review reply drafts in your inbox. --- ### 5. n8n: ZPE Lesson Generator — from URL to a Complete Lesson in 90 Seconds **Published:** 2026-06-12 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, n8n ai agent node, n8n form node, youtube, n8n best practices, ai in education, automation **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-06-11-zpe-generator-lekcji An n8n workflow that turns an e-material from Poland's Integrated Education Platform (ZPE) into a complete teaching package: lesson plan, worksheet, quiz and practical exercises. --- ### 6. How to Automate LinkedIn Profile Search with n8n **Published:** 2026-05-28 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, youtube, n8n best practices, linkedin, serp api, lead generation, n8n form node **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-05-28-n8n-linkedin-profile-search A simple n8n workflow that automatically collects LinkedIn profiles based on keywords — using a form, Serp API and Google search. Useful for recruiting and sales. --- ### 7. How to Use the Merge Node in n8n Effectively — a Practical Guide **Published:** 2026-05-23 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, youtube, n8n best practices, n8n merge node, workflow automation **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-05-23-n8n-merge-node How the n8n Merge Node works: combining branches and objects with Append, Combine and Choose Branch modes, and dealing with data clashes. --- ### 8. Eskadra Bielika — Mission Two | Kielce, May 20, 2026 **Published:** 2026-05-20 **Category:** AI **Tags:** bielik, speakleash, rag, gcp, ai, kielce, workshop **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-05-20-eskadra-bielika-misja-druga A recap of the second Eskadra Bielika mission at Hotel Binkowski in Kielce: a hands-on workshop on deploying a RAG system with the Polish Bielik model on Google Cloud Platform. Event photos in the gallery. --- ### 9. Automating Receipt OCR into Google Sheets with AI [E015] **Published:** 2026-05-15 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, youtube, n8n best practices, ocr, google sheets, n8n ai agent node, document automation **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-05-15-n8n-receipts-ocr-google-sheets An n8n workflow that uses AI to recognize data from photos of receipts and invoices and writes it straight to Google Sheets — from chat node, through file upload, to saving the data. --- ### 10. How to Use the Loop Node in n8n — a Complete Guide with a Practical Example **Published:** 2026-05-08 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, youtube, n8n best practices, n8n loop node, http request, error handling **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-05-08-n8n-loop-node Iterating over array items in n8n: building a workflow that processes items one by one, makes HTTP requests and handles errors along the way. --- ### 11. Error Handling in n8n #2 — HTTP Requests and Dedicated Error Workflows [E013] **Published:** 2026-04-30 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, youtube, n8n best practices, error handling, http request, n8n error workflow **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-04-30-n8n-error-handling-part-2 Part two of the n8n error-handling series: node error-handling modes, catching HTTP request failures and dedicated error workflows. --- ### 12. How to Use Sub-workflows in n8n [E012] **Published:** 2026-04-24 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, youtube, n8n best practices, sub-workflow, n8n architecture, workflow automation **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-04-24-n8n-sub-workflows Splitting a large n8n workflow into smaller reusable sub-workflows: passing data between workflows and building an architecture that is easy to maintain. --- ### 13. How to Handle Errors in n8n (Error Handling) #1 [E011] **Published:** 2026-04-17 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, youtube, n8n best practices, error handling, n8n error workflow **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-04-17-n8n-error-handling-part-1 Fundamentals of effective error handling in n8n workflows: what happens when a node fails, the available error-reaction modes and where to start cleaning up error handling. --- ### 14. Effective Anonymization of Sensitive Data — Guardrails in Bielik vs n8n [E010] **Published:** 2026-04-09 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, youtube, n8n best practices, guardrails, bielik, anonymization, gdpr, llm security **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-04-09-n8n-guardrails-bielik-vs-n8n Hands-on Guardrails tests: comparing sensitive-data anonymization by the Polish Bielik LLM against the built-in Guardrails node in n8n. --- ### 15. n8n: Bielik as Guardrails — Anonymizing Data with a Local LLM **Published:** 2026-03-30 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** guardrails, n8n guardrails, n8n, bielik, youtube, n8n best practices, llm security **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-03-30-n8n-bielik-guardrails How to use the Polish Bielik model as a local guardrails layer in n8n, anonymizing personal data before it is sent on to AI models. --- ### 16. Parameterizing an AI Agent in n8n with Google Sheets **Published:** 2026-03-26 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, google sheets, ai agents, openai, workflow automation **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-03-26-n8n-parametryzacja-z-google-sheets How to parameterize an AI agent's system prompt in n8n using Google Sheets, so you can manage prompt content dynamically without touching the workflow. --- ### 17. n8n: Guardrails in Action — Testing PII Anonymization **Published:** 2026-03-24 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, youtube, n8n best practices, guardrails, n8n security, llm security, ai security, openai **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-03-24-n8n-guardrails-test-video Testing the n8n Guardrails node on data typical for a law firm: emails, card numbers and IBAN account numbers, checking anonymization quality with GDPR in mind. --- ### 18. System Message in the n8n AI Agent — Giving Your Agent a Role and Rules **Published:** 2026-03-18 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, youtube, n8n best practices, n8n ai agent node, system message, prompt engineering **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-03-18-n8n-ai-agent-system-message How to define the system message in an n8n AI Agent so every query is handled according to a fixed role, style and set of rules. --- ### 19. Structured Output Parser in n8n — Forcing an Exact Response Format from AI **Published:** 2026-03-18 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, youtube, n8n best practices, structured output parser, n8n ai agent node, json **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-03-18-n8n-structured-output-parser AI returning overly long or messy answers? I show how the Structured Output Parser in n8n forces exactly the data format your workflow needs. --- ### 20. Data Tables in n8n — Creating a Table and Adding Records [005] **Published:** 2026-03-17 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, youtube, n8n best practices, n8n data tables, n8n chat node, ai automation **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-03-17-n8n-data-tables Saving chat prompts and building your own database inside an AI workflow using n8n Data Tables — creating a table and adding records step by step. --- ### 21. n8n: AI Agent and Guardrails – Security Basics When Working with AI **Published:** 2026-03-06 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** guardrails, n8n guardrails, n8n, youtube, n8n best practices, n8n chat node, n8n ai agent node, openai **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-03-06-guardrails Learn how to secure user data in n8n AI agents using the Guardrails node to filter unwanted content and protect sensitive information in your automations. --- ### 22. n8n: AI Agent — How to Build Your Own AI Agent with OpenAI **Published:** 2026-02-28 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, youtube, n8n best practices, n8n chat node, n8n ai agent node, openai **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-02-28-n8n-ai-agent-video In this video I show how to build your own AI agent in n8n on top of OpenAI, including a ready-made workflow JSON you can import and use. --- ### 23. Next.js, Ahrefs, and KIMI: How I Hit a Perfect 100 Health Score **Published:** 2026-02-23 **Category:** Development **Tags:** seo, nextjs, ahrefs, ai, kimi, web-performance **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-02-23-nextjs-ahrefs-kimi The story of achieving a perfect Ahrefs Health Score on my Next.js site - with a little help from KIMI's AI-powered analysis --- ### 24. FlowLint for n8n: Introduction and HTTP Request **Published:** 2026-02-21 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** flowlint, n8n linter, n8n, youtube, n8n best practices, http request, error handling **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-02-21-flowlint-yt-intro The first video in the FlowLint series — a linter for n8n workflows. Learn how to catch mistakes before you even run the workflow. --- ### 25. Testing Kimi Code: First Impressions from Web and CLI **Published:** 2026-02-19 **Category:** Development **Tags:** ai, developer-tools, programming, cli, productivity, llm **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-02-19-kimi-testing Why I started testing Kimi Code, how it compares to Claude Code, and why the $1.49 first-month deal made it a no-brainer --- ### 26. Why You Shouldn't Cram Multiple Webhooks Into One n8n Workflow **Published:** 2026-01-28 **Category:** Automation **Tags:** n8n, webhook, automation, best-practices, workflow-design, architecture **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-01-10-n8n-architecture-why-multiple-webhooks-in-one-workflow-is-bad-idea Discover why cramming multiple webhooks into one n8n workflow backfires, and how splitting them into separate workflows saves you real debugging headaches. --- ### 27. DRY, WET, AHA: Finding the Right Balance in Code Reuse **Published:** 2026-01-28 **Category:** Development **Tags:** programming, best-practices, clean-code, refactoring, architecture, software-design **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-01-28-dry-wet-aha Explore the DRY, WET, and AHA principles for code reuse and learn when duplication actually helps rather than hurts the maintainability of your codebase. --- ### 28. API vs Webhook: Understanding the Difference **Published:** 2026-01-24 **Category:** Development **Tags:** api, webhook, integration, backend, automation, architecture **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-01-24-api-vs-webhook Understand the key difference between APIs and webhooks, when to pull data with a request, and when to let webhooks push real-time updates to your app. --- ### 29. RTCROS Framework: Structure Your Prompts for Better AI Results **Published:** 2026-01-20 **Category:** AI **Tags:** prompt-engineering, ai, chatgpt, claude, llm, productivity, automation **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-01-20-rtcros-framework Learn the six-part RTCROS prompting framework to structure your AI prompts and get consistent, high-quality responses from ChatGPT, Claude, and other LLMs. --- ### 30. Understanding the Simple Memory Node in n8n AI Agents **Published:** 2026-01-18 **Category:** AI **Tags:** n8n, ai-agents, langchain, memory, chatbot, openai, automation **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-01-18-n8n-simple-memory-node Understand how the Simple Memory node works in n8n AI agents, how window size controls context, and why your chatbot suddenly forgets what you told it. --- ### 31. How I improved my Next.js website SEO **Published:** 2026-01-07 **Category:** AI **Tags:** nextjs, SEO, ahrefs, cursor, antigravity, git, pre-commit, vercel, google-analytics, google-search-console **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2026-01-07-ahrefs-from-37-to-99-in-6-weeks How I raised my Next.js website's Ahrefs Health Score from 28 to 99 in six weeks using Cursor, Vercel, and Google Search Console to fix SEO issues. --- ### 32. Workflow Automation Platforms Comparison 2025 **Published:** 2025-12-31 **Category:** automation **Tags:** n8n, make, zapier, gohighlevel, power-automate, activepieces, pipedream, workflow-automation, no-code, low-code, ai-automation **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-12-30-automations-engine-comparison-2025-12 A complete comparison of 7 leading workflow automation platforms, including n8n, Make, Zapier, and Power Automate, covering pricing, AI, and integrations. --- ### 33. llms.txt and llms-full.txt: Making Your Website AI-Readable **Published:** 2025-12-18 **Category:** seo **Tags:** llms-txt, seo, geo, ai, chatgpt, perplexity **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-12-14-llms-txt Use llms.txt & llms-full.txt files to help AI systems understand your website and potentially boost visibility in AI-generated answers. --- ### 34. Trivy: Security Scanner for Containers & Kubernetes **Published:** 2025-12-10 **Category:** DevOps **Tags:** Trivy, security scanning, CI/CD, Docker, container security, vulnerability scanning, secret detection, DevSecOps, GitHub Actions, Aqua Security **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-12-10-trivy Learn how to use Trivy for container security scanning. Detect vulnerabilities in Docker images and secure your deployments effectively. --- ### 35. TOON vs TRON vs JSON vs YAML vs CSV for LLM Apps **Published:** 2025-12-05 **Category:** AI **Tags:** TOON, TRON, JSON, YAML, CSV, LLM optimization, token efficiency, AI cost reduction, data formats, prompt engineering **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-12-05-toon-tron-csv-yaml-json-format-comparison Analysis of 14 real-world scenarios: TOON cuts LLM token costs 75% and TRON 40% vs JSON, while staying compatible --- ### 36. Flowlint CLI: Make Your n8n Workflows Robust **Published:** 2025-12-03 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** flowlint, n8n linter, n8n workflow organization, n8n naming conventions, workflow maintainability, n8n best practices, workflow documentation, n8n readability **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-12-03-flowlint-cli-n8n-linter-in-terminal A quick guide to setting up and using Flowlint CLI to improve the reliability and maintainability of your n8n workflows. --- ### 37. Flowlint: Stop Using Generic Node Names in n8n **Published:** 2025-12-02 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** flowlint, n8n linter, n8n workflow organization, n8n naming conventions, workflow maintainability, n8n best practices, workflow documentation, n8n readability **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-12-02-flowlint-stop-using-generic-node-names-in-n8n-workflows Learn why generic node names hurt n8n workflow maintenance and how Flowlint's R10 rule keeps your automations self-documenting and easy to debug later. --- ### 38. Flowlint: Missing Retry & Backoff Config - Real Case **Published:** 2025-12-01 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** flowlint, n8n linter, n8n workflow reliability, n8n error handling, HTTP request retry logic, workflow automation best practices, n8n resilience, n8n good practices **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-12-01-flowlint-node-is-missing-retry-backoff-configuration-real-case Make n8n workflows resilient by configuring retry & backoff for HTTP Request nodes. Practical guide with Flowlint examples. --- ### 39. TOON vs JSON vs YAML vs CSV for LLM Applications **Published:** 2025-11-29 **Category:** AI **Tags:** TOON, JSON, YAML, CSV, LLM optimization, token efficiency, AI cost reduction, data formats, prompt engineering **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-11-29-toon-format-comparison-csv-json-yaml Analysis of 14 scenarios: TOON cuts LLM token costs 75% vs JSON while maintaining full feature parity. Comprehensive comparison. --- ### 40. n8n Linter - Flowlint **Published:** 2025-11-28 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** flowlint, n8n linter, linter, n8n node, n8n **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-11-28-n8n-flow-lint Let the Flowlint check your n8n workflows for errors and security issues. Robust tool for maintaining high quality of your workflows. --- ### 41. n8n Guardrails - Passing an object **Published:** 2025-11-24 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** guardrails, n8n node, n8n **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-11-24-n8n-guardrails-passing-an-object Learn to pass objects to n8n Guardrails by stringifying JSON, sanitizing PII, and parsing back. Full workflow & configuration steps. --- ### 42. n8n Guardrails Testing **Published:** 2025-11-17 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** guardrails, n8n node, n8n **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-11-17-n8n-guardrails-testing Testing n8n Guardrails node announced Oct 30, 2025. Explores anonymization challenges & data restoration for AI automation builders. --- ### 43. n8n forum - Trust level promotion **Published:** 2025-11-14 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** community, forum, n8n **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-11-14-n8n-forum A few weeks ago, I started contributing to the n8n forum by answering questions and sharing my knowledge. --- ### 44. Ollama - how to use it with cURL **Published:** 2025-11-10 **Category:** ollama **Tags:** ollama, cURL, ai **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-11-10-ollama-instructions List Ollama models & send chat/generate requests via cURL. Practical Llama 3 examples with streaming & non-streaming responses. --- ### 45. n8n Workflow: Export WordPress Posts for SEO **Published:** 2025-10-26 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, workflow, SEO, Content manager, WordPress **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-10-26-n8n-workflow-export-wordpress-posts-with-categories-and-tags-for-seo An n8n workflow that exports WordPress posts with categories and tags into Google Sheets, helping content managers and SEO teams audit their site taxonomy. --- ### 46. n8n Workflow: Automating LinkedIn Profile Search for HR **Published:** 2025-10-20 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, workflow **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-10-20-n8n-workflow-automating-linkedin-profile-search An n8n workflow that helps HR recruiters automate LinkedIn profile collection from Google Search into a Google Sheet using simple keywords like job and city. --- ### 47. n8n Workflow: Auto-Assign Categories & Tags with AI **Published:** 2025-10-20 **Category:** n8n **Tags:** n8n, workflow, SEO, Content manager **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-10-23-n8n-workflow-automatically-assign-categories-and-tags-to-blog-posts-with-ai-nextjs-astro Build an n8n workflow that uses OpenAI to auto-suggest categories and tags for Markdown blog posts in GitHub and log the results in Google Sheets. --- ### 48. Overwritting print function in Python **Published:** 2025-09-06 **Category:** General **Tags:** python, pip, print, hacker **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-09-06-overwritting-function-print-in-python Did you knew that you can easily overwrite print function using `FunctType`? This is a simple example of how to do it. --- ### 49. Master SASS Installation with This Quick Guide **Published:** 2014-04-03 **Category:** css **Tags:** css, front-end, front-end-developer, sass **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2014-04-03-front-end-developer-arsenal-sass-installation-and-short-manual Ever dreamed of variables or functions in CSS? The easiest way to get them is by using a preprocessor like SASS. --- ### 50. Unleash the Power of Autoexecuted Objects in JavaScript **Published:** 2014-01-31 **Category:** javascript **Tags:** javascript, js, nodejs **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2014-01-31-autoexecuted-object-in-js Sometimes you will need to create autoexecuted object (for example in case of load/document ready events) --- ### 51. Pure CSS Collapsible Elements: Create Accordion **Published:** undefined **Category:** css **Tags:** collapsible-without-javascript, css, html **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2014-04-04-pure-css-only-collapsible-elements-how-to-create-accordion-without-javascript Learn how to create collapsible elements and accordion components using pure CSS-no JavaScript needed --- ### 52. Pure JavaScript: Private and Public Methods Guide **Published:** undefined **Category:** javascript **Tags:** javascript, js, nodejs, object-oriented-programming, oop, private-method, public-method **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2014-11-21-pure-javascript-private-and-public-methods Learn how to create private and public methods in pure JavaScript using closures and prototypes, a practical guide to object-oriented patterns without ES6. --- ### 53. Front-End Developer Interview Questions Part 1 **Published:** undefined **Category:** css **Tags:** css, front-end, front-end-developer **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2015-08-26-front-end-developer-interview-questions-part-1 Essential CSS and HTML interview questions for front-end developers. Quick skill assessment guide for headhunters and candidates. --- ### 54. DevMeeting Angular 2: Exploring the Future **Published:** undefined **Category:** angular **Tags:** angular, javascript, js **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2015-12-01-devmeeting-angular-2 My recap of the DevMeeting Angular 2.0 workshop in Krakow, a one-day event where developers learn the basics of a new framework together in a group. --- ### 55. Raspberry Pi node.js and how to start with programming GPIO **Published:** undefined **Category:** javascript **Tags:** gpio, javascript, js, nodejs, raspberry-pi **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2016-01-18-raspberry-pi-node-js-and-how-to-start-with-programming-gpio-pixpress-project-on-github-part-01 Start programming Raspberry Pi GPIO with Node.js. Introduction to the PixPress project on GitHub. Hardware meets JavaScript. --- ### 56. Fix Angular 2 Pipes: Resolve TypeError **Published:** undefined **Category:** angular **Tags:** angular, javascript, js **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2016-06-02-angular2-pipes-typeerror-cannot-read-property-length-of-undefined How I fixed the TypeError Cannot read property length of undefined error in an Angular 2 pipe by handling data that is undefined when filtering a list. --- ### 57. Angular 2 - How to pass more parameters to Pipe **Published:** undefined **Category:** angular **Tags:** angular, javascript, js, pipe **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2016-06-05-angular-2-how-to-pass-more-parameters-to-pipe Pipes are very important element of Angular 2 framework. Create your own pipe to transform and filter your data. --- ### 58. Professional CSS by Piotr Sikora **Published:** undefined **Category:** css **Tags:** css, sass, scss **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2016-06-30-professional-css-by-piotr-sikora-packt-publishing A chapter-by-chapter overview of Professional CSS, my book published by Packt covering Sass, Gulp, the box model, responsive design, Flexbox and more. --- ### 59. Resolve Uncaught RangeError Maximum Call Stack Size Exceeded **Published:** undefined **Category:** javascript **Tags:** javascript, js **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2016-07-07-screwdefaultbuttons-plugin-and-uncaught-rangeerror-maximum-call-stack-size-exceeded I was using a lot of plugins which can make my life easier when Im dealing with inputs especially checkboxes and radio buttons. --- ### 60. Test Your Mastery: Challenge Your Knowledge of CSS Selectors **Published:** undefined **Category:** css **Tags:** css, fe, front-end, front-end-developer, selectors **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2016-07-14-check-your-knowledge-about-selectors Do you want to check your fundamental knowledge of FEDev? Check it out! Run it and test your knowledge about selectors. --- ### 61. ScreenshotMaker with Vue.js: First Look & HTTP **Published:** undefined **Category:** css **Tags:** vue, vue-cli, vuejs, vuex **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2016-08-12-screenshotmaker-with-vue-js-first-look-at-vue-js-http-and-simple-component A first look at Vue.js building a ScreenshotMaker app: using the CLI, vue-resource for HTTP GET requests, a simple component and basic client-side routing. --- ### 62. 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Pug Video Course: Master Template Engine **Published:** undefined **Category:** development **Tags:** html, html-precompilator, jade, pug **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2020-04-15-pug-video-course Announcing my free video course on the Pug template engine, from the basics of tags and attributes to advanced concepts like conditionals and mixins. --- ### 75. State Management: Prepare Environment Properly **Published:** undefined **Category:** javascript **Tags:** javascript, state-machine, state-machine-in-javascript, state-management **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2020-11-19-state-management-prepare-environment-to-do-it-properly To start project we will need to create node project. I assume that you have installed Node.js on your machine. --- ### 76. 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State of AI in IT Q4 2024 **Published:** undefined **Category:** ai **Tags:** N/A **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2024-12-05-state-of-ai-in-it-q4-2024 Since the emergence of LLMs on the market, I've been quite skeptical of them. Now I can say that they are a great tool for IT professionals. --- ### 85. Angular / Vue / React or Front End Developer? **Published:** undefined **Category:** ai **Tags:** N/A **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-08-06-react-vue-angular Does it matter which JavaScript framework you use? A short reflection on labelling yourself an Angular, React or Vue developer and switching between them. --- ### 86. AI Leaks in copanies by Securitum **Published:** undefined **Category:** CyberSecurity **Tags:** N/A **URL:** https://www.piotr-sikora.com/blog/2025-08-26-ai-leaks-in-companies-by-securitum Short training by Tomek Turba gave me a great overview of issues related to AI Security in companies --- ### 87. 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