Python RPA: Robotic Process Automation Without UiPath – Build Your Own Bots

by Hayden Van Der Post, Johann Strauss

Tired of expensive licenses, black-box platforms, and the limits of drag-and-drop tools? Python Robotic Process Automation Without UiPath – Build Your Own Bots is your end-to-end guide to designing and deploying high-impact automations using nothing but open-source Python.

This book teaches you how to take control—writing bots that interact with websites, desktop apps, Excel sheets, PDFs, emails, and APIs with surgical precision. No bloat. No fluff. Just streamlined, customizable code that works in real business environments.

You’ll learn how

Build automation pipelines using pyautogui, Selenium, Playwright, pandas, and more

Automate reporting, file movement, email parsing, and data entry with minimal setup

Handle multi-step workflows, exceptions, and authentication like a pro

Schedule and scale bots with cron jobs, Docker, and remote execution

Replace legacy RPA tools with lean Python scripts that cost nothing to run

Each chapter includes practical projects, real-world use cases, and reusable code templates. Whether you're in finance, operations, logistics, HR, or tech—this book gives you the tactical edge to eliminate inefficiencies and boost productivity at scale.

678 pages, Paperback

Published May 6, 2025