Insert and update data in Airtable

This workflow is ideal for:

• Small Business Owners: Need to manage customer data efficiently without extensive technical knowledge.
• Data Analysts: Require a streamlined process to append and update records in Airtable.
• Marketing Teams: Looking to maintain updated contact lists and campaign data.
• Developers: Seeking a simple solution for integrating Airtable into their applications without writing extensive code.

This workflow addresses the challenge of managing data in Airtable by automating the processes of:

• Appending new records to a specific table.
• Updating existing records based on specific criteria, ensuring that data remains current and accurate without manual input.

1. Manual Trigger: The workflow begins when the user clicks 'execute'.
2. Set Initial Values: The workflow sets initial values, including an ID of 3 and a Name of 'n8n'.
3. Append Data to Airtable: The workflow appends the initial data to 'Table 1' in Airtable.
4. List Existing Records: It retrieves records from Airtable where the Name is 'n8n'.
5. Set New Values: The workflow then sets new values, preparing to update the record with a new Name of 'nodemation'.
6. Update Airtable Record: Finally, it updates the previously retrieved record with the new Name, ensuring that the data is kept up-to-date.