At the Umbraco MVP Summit and Codegarden, Umbraco HQ introduced Umbraco.Automate, an event-driven automation engine. Inspired by its capabilities, Owain.Codes developed OC.Automate.Mastodon, a third-party package enabling automated blog sharing to Mastodon. The open-source project aims to expand with more connections, enhancing user workflows in Umbraco.
Owain.Codes expresses excitement for Codegarden 2026 in Copenhagen, where he will speak about the Management API with Umbraco CMS. He highlights the MVP Summit, the change in venue, and the importance of pacing during the event. Owain invites attendees to connect and join morning runs, fostering community engagement.
Owain Williams reflects on his experience at the Codegarden event, highlighting social gatherings, engaging talks, and the relaxed atmosphere. He enjoyed pre-party festivities, participated in morning runs, and appreciated the supportive community. Despite train issues affecting his departure, he expressed gratitude for the connections made and enthusiasm for future events.