#122 – Adam Zielinski on How Playground Is Transforming WordPress Website Creation

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May 29, 2024

Adam Zielinski, WordPress developer at Automattic, discusses the innovative Playground project revolutionizing WordPress website creation. Topics include running WordPress in a browser, simplifying contribution workflows, and exploring creative possibilities within the platform community.

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ANECDOTE

Origin Story of Playground

Adam Zielinski created Playground out of frustration with complex WordPress setup processes.
Within two weeks, he built a prototype running WordPress entirely inside the browser using WebAssembly.

INSIGHT

Instant WordPress Access

Playground allows instant WordPress site creation without traditional hosting or file setup.
This drastically lowers barriers to WordPress use, empowering rapid experimentation and learning.

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WordPress Fully In Browser

Playground runs the entire WordPress tech stack inside the browser using WebAssembly and JavaScript.
It simulates LAMP stack components enabling full WordPress functionality without a server.

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