RPA (Robotic Process Automation)
Software robots that mimic human actions in a UI clicking buttons, copying data between screens. RPA (e.g., UiPath) is used when no API exists. More fragile than API-based automation; breaks when the UI changes.
30–40%
of RPA projects fail in the first year due to UI changes
Gartner 2024
How PURIST uses this
This concept is built into every automation we deploy.
When PURIST builds your automation, RPA (Robotic Process Automation) is not an optional consideration it is part of the production standard. Our workflows are tested against edge cases, monitored 24/7, and built to handle what happens when things don't go as expected.
Every client workflow we deploy in the Core concepts category is designed with this principle in mind from day one not added as an afterthought.
Complexity level
Requires some familiarity with automation concepts.
Related terms
API (Application Programming Interface)
A set of rules that allow two software applications to communicate. Most automat…
Business process automation (BPA)
The use of technology to perform recurring business tasks with minimal human inp…
Integration
A connection between two tools that allows data to flow between them. Can be nat…
Quick facts
30–40%
of RPA projects fail in the first year due to UI changes
Gartner 2024
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