What does Azure Logic Apps use to automate business processes?

Azure Logic Apps automates business processes primarily by utilizing predefined connectors and business workflows. This service is designed to enable developers and organizations to link different applications and services in a visually oriented manner, without the need for deep coding knowledge. By leveraging a library of connectors to various services such as Office 365, SQL Server, Salesforce, and more, users can easily create workflows that automate tasks ranging from simple notifications to complex business processes involving multiple steps and varying data sources.

Predefined workflows allow users to quickly set up processes that are commonly needed across different applications and scenarios, thus streamlining automation efforts. This easy-to-use interface allows organizations to respond to business needs promptly and efficiently by arranging these connectors and workflows into logical sequences.

While custom workflows and integrations also play a role in Azure Logic Apps, they are not the primary focus when considering the basis of automation; they extend the capabilities of Logic Apps but rely heavily on the foundational aspects provided by the predefined connectors and workflows. Data pipeline services and Azure Functions serve different purposes within the Azure ecosystem—data pipelines are more focused on data movement and transformation, while Azure Functions focus on serverless computing rather than direct integration workflows.