Zapier handles automatic data transfer between applications in their extensive 3,000+ app network using their data connection called Zaps! Connect to thousands of tools & applications that your team already uses with the Zapier Platform with no technical knowledge required.
Triggers: A trigger is an event that starts a Zap.
Actions: An action is an event your Zap performs when your trigger event occurs.
Example: I need to send this jpg to marketing to receive approval, I'll put it in the "send to marketing" status (trigger) and this will create a task (action) in Asana for our marketing team to review.