Episode 61: Community, Summit, all at Washington D.C.
Sep 4, 2023
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Join Josepha Haden Chomphosy, WordPress Executive Director, as she discusses the recent Community Summit, the importance of contributor recognition, the future of WordPress tools, community organization, and event sustainability. They also explore engaging different groups within the WordPress community, establishing pipelines for future leaders, and share an update on the upcoming default theme, 2024, in WordPress 6.4.
The importance of contributor acknowledgement and recognition within the WordPress community was a major topic of discussion at the Community Summit, highlighting the ongoing focus on recognizing and appreciating contributors.
Speculation about the next big thing after Gutenberg centered around artificial intelligence (AI) as the future focus, with discussions on enterprise appeal, sales strategies, and the need to ensure well-maintained and relevant tools within the WordPress project.
Deep dives
Contributor Acknowledgement and Recognition
One major trend discussed at the community summit was the importance of contributor acknowledgement and recognition within the WordPress community. Conversations revolved around whether acknowledgement and recognition are the same and how the project and community can improve in this area. The question of how contributors can see the impact of their contributions and ensure others can see it as well was also raised. While these are largely unresolved questions, they were prominent in multiple sessions and highlight the ongoing focus on recognizing and appreciating contributors.
The Next Big Thing After Gutenberg
Another key topic of discussion at the community summit was the next big thing after Gutenberg, the block editor for WordPress. Participants were curious about what comes next and how to prepare for it. Speculation centered around artificial intelligence (AI) as the future focus, with Matt's mention of learning AI deeply reinforcing this assumption. Additionally, there were discussions on enterprise appeal, sales strategies, and the need to ensure the tools used within the WordPress project are well-maintained and relevant.
The Future of WordPress Events
The community summit also delved into the future of WordPress events, including meetups and WordCamps. Sustainability and resource management were primary concerns. Questions arose about maintaining small events versus organizing larger ones, reintroducing mid-sized events, and exploring ways to engage both WordPress and non-WordPress audiences. Attendees contemplated the resources required, potential changes to event formats, and the need for pipelines to groom future leaders and maintainers within the project.
Join WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy as she discusses the latest from the Community Summit and her takeaways from the 2023 event in Washington, DC.
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