Email notifications and automation with Python
Much like scheduling Python scripts, email notifications and automation can make your daily work much more efficient. This section will cover the basics, such as the motivation behind using emails from Python, moving on to setting up the environment and sending basic emails, and then covering a real-life use case: sending email notifications for script status.
Introduction to email notifications in Python
Email notifications play a crucial role in automation by providing timely updates, alerts, and reports. In this section, we will explore the significance of integrating email functionality into your Python scripts. We’ll discuss various use cases where email notifications can be beneficial, and we’ll delve into the advantages they offer for streamlining workflows and enhancing communication.
Let’s start with the most basic considerations: why would you do this?