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Gutenberg, Contributing and Community with Birgit Pauli Haack
Dec 16, 2024
Birgit Pauli-Haack, a long-time WordPress contributor and founder of Gutenberg Times, shares her journey through the evolution of the Gutenberg editor. She discusses strategies for engaging younger contributors and bridging the generational gap in the community. The importance of simplifying onboarding processes is highlighted, along with the need for improved user experience in WordPress and WooCommerce. Birgit also emphasizes the significance of local and global collaboration, spotlighting initiatives aimed at educating future generations.
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Quick takeaways
- Birgit Pauli-Haack highlights the significance of the Gutenberg editor's evolution in facilitating effective content creation within the WordPress community.
- The discussion emphasizes the need for WordPress to engage younger contributors by enhancing onboarding processes and supporting educational initiatives.
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The Journey to WordPress
The guest's journey into the WordPress ecosystem began in the late 90s while working with a nonprofit internet service provider, where the need for a new content management system led to the discovery of WordPress. After testing numerous options, they transitioned their organization's website to WordPress in 2009, recognizing its potential. The introduction of the Gutenberg editor in 2017 sparked further interest, culminating in the launch of Gutenberg Times to explore this innovative block-based content creation tool. This initiative not only provided insights into the changes but also contributed to the community by sharing developments and resources related to Gutenberg.
