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First props and contribution journeys
This post was inspired by the awesome posts from Jonathan Desrosiers and Felix Arntz, who celebrated their contribution anniversaries with reflection. It made me muse on how critical those first points, the initial steps in a contribution journey, are. I began reflecting on my own ‘firsts’ and the people who helped me achieve them. Reflecting…
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Redesign Notes
This site has been updated, and while things are still being finalised, I wanted to share some of the changes I’ve made so far. My goals for this redesign were to create a strong foundation for future growth while also incorporating a sense of fun and playfulness. This site is my experimentation space; things may…
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What if we paused default themes?
Before I begin this post, I am writing it not expecting change, but rather sharing my opinion. It is the opinion of someone who has themes both default and working with them from agencies to exploration, threaded through their life. I say this with a passion for what themes were, are, and I see evolving…
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June in WordPress
Another month has passed and what a month this was, it started with WordCamp Europe and ended with a new sponsor. Areas of contribution My focus continued in the areas it had before, but I also began trying to work more product work into this. I also attended the contribution day at WordCamp Europe, as…
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AI interfaces need calm beyond chat slash input
You can’t sneeze right now for another AI chatbot or natural language interface, where you type or talk at the click of a button. Seeing as it’s hay fever season, there is a lot of sneezing going on. However, the interfaces we are experiencing today and creating won’t be relevant even in the next few…
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Defining roadmaps in the open
WordCamp Europe has just concluded, and one term that emerged during the contribution day discussions across a wide range of areas was ‘roadmaps’. As someone who appreciates the power of a roadmap and aligning with it, working towards agreed-upon goals, this couldn’t make me happier. It makes me think curiously whether everyone is using the…
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May in WordPress
This month was full of backlog management, prioritisation and clearing out queues. I focused on identifying where things were blocking and preparing for WordCamp Europe. Areas of contribution Whilst my focus was on backlog management, it split into two distinct areas: I also began thinking about how to optimise and make reporting easier for backlog…
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Catching the messy vibe
I am not perfect; I don’t create perfectly and beautifully because I am human. We often create messes. We form the idea and refine it, going back and forth to craft it. My process of creation, which I have grown to accept, can be quite experimental, frenzied, and not necessarily something to observe until the…
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Optimising Triage and Review Processes in WordPress Using AI
Integrating advancements into open source processes makes sense. The friction often comes in the how and the usefulness. While AI holds immense potential for revolutionising triage and review processes, it’s crucial to acknowledge its current limitations and look to where it can evolve, learn, and grow to its full capacity. This post aims to explore…
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Why an AI team matters for WordPress
Today, the WordPress AI team was announced, coinciding with the 22nd birthday of WordPress. We’ve come a long way, and now we need to start thinking about how to approach the future. I am delighted to see this team formed for the simple reason we need this team to help us chart what lies ahead.…