The Nextcloud Podcast Podcast No. 8 - Interview with Arthur Schiwon about Nextcloud Flow
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Feb 26, 2021 In this engaging discussion, Arthur Schiwon, a Senior Software Engineer at Nextcloud and the mastermind behind Nextcloud Flow, shares insights into this innovative workflow engine. He explains how Nextcloud Flow centralizes fragmented app interfaces into a user-friendly system, enhancing task automation. Arthur dives into the flexibility of event-driven models, showcases real-world applications like file tagging and PDF conversion, and elaborates on developer integration for building new Flow components. Tune in for a glimpse into boosting productivity with seamless workflows!
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Flow Replaces Scattered Automation
- Nextcloud Flow overhauled and unified previously scattered automation into a single, extensible engine.
- It expands beyond files to events like calendar entries and external webhooks for broader automation.
Enable Users To Automate Repetitive Tasks
- Enable Flow for regular users and administrators to automate repetitive tasks and improve productivity.
- Let apps register events and actions so users can compose flows without coding.
Talk Integration Example
- Nextcloud Talk implemented a Flow action to write messages into conversations as a real example.
- That integration allows users to notify talk rooms automatically when events occur.