Hey, What are the Recurring Events ? What are some uses cases? What is the difference between a Recurring Event and a simple backend workflow that schedules itself? Thanks in advance :slight_smile: :computer:

[image] [New Feature] Recurring workflows New features Users have asked for the ability to run workflows periodically for a while now. We just deployed this ability for users on a paid plan (as this requires using the API section of the Editor). Here is how it works. You…

Thanks, @paul29 , But I mean, a simple backend workflow can do the same (if you schedule itself) and you can also have many parameters

I suspect it is that Recurring Events predate the ability to have a recursive workflow (i.e. one that reschedules itself). They are slightly different use cases I thing. Recurring Workflows are always attached to a thing. So every months something happens to EVERY user. Recursive Workflows tend t…

Thanks, @NigelG , So, for example, when I need to send an email to every user, but insert the User's name on the email body, a recursive workflow would be better, right?

For that it may be simpler to set up a recurring as the workflow will have the User “thing” so you can personalise each one.

Hi @hacker This link covers all your questions (explained in detail)… [image] How To Set Up Recursive Workflows In Bubble - Amlie Solutions Complete and illustrated guide on how to set up easy and complex recursive workflows in Bubble in the most efficient way.

Thanks, @vajihahmed , Yes, Recursive Workflows similar to Schedule workflow on a list. But I am asking of the Recurring Events, not Recursive Workflows https://manual.bubble.io/core-resources/events/recurring-event

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