#248 Max: Master n8n Fast – The 10 Essential Nodes You Actually Need (Part 1)

n8n has hundreds of nodes, but you only need these 10 to build 80% of automations. 🛠️ We're breaking down the essential toolkit for beginners to stop "tutorial hell" and start building.

We’ll talk about:

• A guide to the 10 foundational n8n nodes that power almost every workflow (Triggers, Logic, Data, and Flow).
• The HTTP Request node: the "Universal Translator" that lets you connect to any API (like Perplexity) even if n8n doesn't have a native integration.
• IF vs. Switch: Understanding when to use a simple "fork in the road" versus a complex "roundabout" for logic.
• How to handle data lists correctly using Split Out (opening the bag of marbles) and Loop Over Items (processing them one by one) to avoid API c ...