Developer & DevOps

Process Data in Batches with Conditional Logic and Custom Code

18 nodes 310 137 Automatic trigger
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Workflow Description

Advanced automation workflow that splits data into controlled batches, applies delays between processing cycles, executes custom code transformations, and evaluates conditional logic before sending HTTP responses. Designed for developers handling large-scale data operations that require systematic processing and decision-making.

How it works

  1. 1.Receive data through manual trigger or webhook endpoint
  2. 2.Split incoming data into separate batches using Split In Batches node
  3. 3.Implement wait periods between batch cycles to manage processing pace
  4. 4.Execute custom code to transform and manipulate batch data
  5. 5.Evaluate conditional logic to route batches based on defined criteria
  6. 6.Send processed results via HTTP requests and webhook callbacks to external systems

Use cases

  • Transform large CSV files incrementally while respecting API rate limits
  • Send bulk notifications with controlled delays to prevent throttling
  • Track multi-step process status and respond based on success or failure states
  • Synchronize data across systems with comprehensive validation checks

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of batch processing and data pipeline concepts
  • Ability to write simple JavaScript or Python code for data transformations
  • Knowledge of conditional logic and decision tree structures
  • Access to API credentials for external system integration

Service Value

Ready-made workflow template for automation delivery and service execution.

Apps Used

Split In Batches

Details

Trigger Automatic trigger
Nodes 18
Apps 1
Views 310
Downloads 137

How to Use

  1. 1.Click "Download Template"
  2. 2.Open your n8n dashboard
  3. 3.Go to Workflows > Import from File
  4. 4.Select downloaded file and configure credentials

Nodes Used (18)

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When clicking ‘Test workflow’

Manual Trigger

#1

Loop Over Items

Split In Batches

#2

Webhook Callback Wait

Wait

#3

Update finishedSet

Code

#4

Initialize finishedSet

Set

#5

Simulate Multi-Item for Parallel Processing

Code

#6

If All Finished

If

#7

Start Sub-Workflow via Webhook

HTTP Request

#8

Acknowledge Finished

Webhook

#9

Sticky Note

Sticky Note

#10

Sticky Note1

Sticky Note

#11

Continue Workflow (noop)

No Op

#12

Sticky Note3

Sticky Note

#13

Sticky Note2

Sticky Note

#14

Wait

Wait

#15

Call Resume on Parent Workflow

HTTP Request

#16

Respond to Webhook

Webhook

#17

Webhook

Webhook

#18