what are the pros and cons of drip systems

i plan to build a box...no more than 12 plants
with a 8 in veg and 4 in flower preferably

what do you think is good or bad about a drip system?
would you suggest something else that is easier and can be automated?

I too am interested in hearing the pros & cons. I haven't tried hydro b4. Initially I liked the idea of an ebb & flow. But I've become more interested in a drip system lately.

Oh & steve, maybe i'm not reading it right but...

would you suggest something else that is easier and can be automated?

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Do you mean something easier that can ALSO be automated? Or do you mean something easier that can INSTEAD be automated. Because I can't see why a drip system could not be automated.

yeah, what i meant was....

Is there another hydroponics system that is easy for beginners...and can aslo be automated...i'm aware that drip systems can be automated and that feature is something i would really need in any system i decide to use

ebb and flow are great also

drip has it's advantages and disadvantages
easy to use
plants grow fast

cons;
can't grow bigplants (roots grow crazy)
major salt buildup from the drip emitter