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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.…
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Design Once, Build Everywhere:The Lego Principle for Page Builders
I was fortunate to give a talk at the Page Builder Summit last week. In my presentation, I shared a summary of my thoughts on the subject. I have many ideas about this topic, and having the chance to organize them into a talk was a valuable opportunity for me. I wanted to share these…
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The art of triage starts with closing
Triage remains one of the most important things to do in any scale project. When I refer to triage, I mean not just processing something but taking a good, hard look at it and deciding the direction. This is a skill that is hard to learn and refine. Many years ago, I wrote a post…
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April in WordPress
As cherry blossoms appear and lambs Spring in the field next to my studio, it feels firmly like Spring is here. This month saw another opportunity to contribute and a WordPress release. I was occupied with the release for the first few weeks. However, once that was done, I started on the following areas of…
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Pressconf reflections
Five thousand two hundred six miles is a long way to travel, especially when you are heading to give a talk about something emotional. That was my journey to Pressconf. My heart was nervous, and my soul hoped I would be accepted after telling my story. The journey back was in complete contrast; my heart…
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March in WordPress
This past month was hectic, encompassing both sponsorship work and my attendance at Cloudfest. The event sparked some contribution ideas, particularly regarding how focusing together on features can enhance focus. This connects with discussions from this month’s core committer meeting about releases and canonical plugins; you can read the notes here from that. Areas of contribution…