Navigating WordPress Development: Challenges and Innovations

This chapter explores the dual role of digital agencies in both client projects and contributions to the WordPress ecosystem, particularly focusing on the Gutenberg block editor. It discusses the balance between high-stakes client work and open-source contributions, as well as the evolving perspectives of developers toward usability and design within WordPress. The conversation highlights the complexities of component-based design in web development, emphasizing the ongoing search for coherent strategies to streamline processes while adapting to changing project needs.