Using the REST API to create a script that automates the publishing of work-books at set intervals The REST API is a powerful tool for automating the publishing of workbooks to Tableau Server. By creating a script that uses the REST API, workbooks can be automatically published at predetermined intervals, streamlining the update process and ensuring that the server always hosts the latest versions of the workbooks. Option A is incorrect because webhooks respond to events within Tableau Server and are not designed for automating tasks based on changes in external directories. Option C is incorrect as manual uploads, while providing control, are inefficient for regular and bulk publishing tasks. Option D is incorrect because relying on Tableau Desktop's publishing features for each update lacks the automation and efficiency needed for regular and large-scale publishing tasks.