David Austin
My 2026 Sitecore Technology MVP Supplemental
Who is
David Austin
Over the past year, I've focused on enhancing my expertise while actively sharing knowledge with colleagues and the broader Sitecore Community. The advent of technologies like XM Cloud, Sitecore JSS, Next.js, Storybook, and Tailwind has revolutionized our approach to building robust, efficient, and impactful Sitecore-based digital experiences.
Focusing on XM Cloud and Headless technologies. As part of this effort, I've established an internal XM Cloud training environment, which not only familiarizes them with Sitecore and Headless development but also introduces them to Docker, enhancing their overall technical proficiency.
Before diving into some of the articles I’ve written this past year, feel free to have a look at some of my notable XM Cloud and XM projects for the MVP 2026 submission timeframe.
XM Cloud Developer Certification - April 2024
XM Cloud Projects
This past year I was heavily involved with both ENMAX .Next and ENMAX MyAccount projects. As such, they are the only two projects that went live this past year. But in terms of effort, I&aposm incredibly proud of the work we did on both projects. ENMAX was a finalist for the Sitecore Experience Award in Most Powerful Tech Stack Integration.
Sharing More Online
Here's a combination of YoutTube videos and community sharing I've participated in.
Where are Sitecore Pages Device Layouts
Take control of how your team previews content in Sitecore XM Cloud Pages by customizing default layouts, breakpoints, and visibility settings to match your design system.
Exploring the Sitecore Dictionary
How to avoid pitfalls and unlock new possibilities with Sitecore dictionaries.
What is Integrated GraphQL?
Optimizing data usage with Integrated GraphQL in Next.js—streamline your components by pulling only necessary fields, reducing data bloat while maintaining editability in Experience Editor. Learn the benefits, downsides, and how to seamlessly integrate it into your project.
Sitecore XM Cloud Knowledge Sharing
Blog posts focused on XM Cloud and related technologies.
Connecting Page and Component Workflows in Sitecore XM Cloud
September 12, 2025
Using Feature Flags in Sitecore: A Practical Example
March 27, 2025
New Year, New Goals: A Sitecore Developer's Resolution for 2025
February 7, 2025
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Sitecore CDP & Personalize Knowledge Sharing
Blog posts focused largely on Sitecore CDP & Personalize.
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Sitecore Content Hub Knowledge Sharing
Blog posts focused largely on Sitecore Content Hub.
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Sitecore Search Knowledge Sharing
Blog posts focused largely on Sitecore Search.
Explore the Hidden Power of Sitecore Search's Document Extractor
September 11, 2025
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Miscellaneous Articles Improving Sitecore Value
Blog posts focused external technologies and their benefit to Sitecore.
Using Feature Flags for Safer Front-End Releases
March 24, 2025
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