(New Tutorial) Fixing n8n Expression Pathing - Why .item Keeps Breaking

🧠 Confused by $json or why your expressions keep breaking in n8n?

You’re not alone—and this video is going to clear it all up.

I just dropped a deep-dive tutorial on expression pathing in n8n, covering the exact logic behind how data is accessed and passed between nodes—plus the most common pitfalls that break your automations (and how to fix them fast).

📌 Here’s what you’ll learn:

What $json .item really mean (and when to use each)
Why your expressions are returning undefined, [object Object], or the wrong value
How to write dynamic, reusable expressions that won’t break your flow
Pro tricks to debug and fix pathing issues without trial and error

If you’ve ever sat there wondering why your node isn’t getting the value you expect—this one’s for you.

💬 Let me know in the comments if you’ve hit a frustrating expression bug before (and how you solved it). Or drop your use case if you want help debugging!

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