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Matt shows me his new AI developer skills and I decide if I should be worried about my career. Recently Matt Medeiros published a long piece about software development with AI, and how it's going to affect WordPress. We discussed that and more in this livestream on my YouTube channel. Matt's Original Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kkme4p-aoU0 PulseWP.cc - https://pulsewp.cc/ Replit - https://replit.com/ CMSMinute - https://www.cmsminute.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI and WordPress Concerns 02:52 Building an AI App: The Journey Begins 06:12 The Development Process: Challenges and Insights 08:58 PulseWP: A Custom RSS Aggregator 12:03 The Value of WordPress vs. Custom Solutions 14:55 User Authentication and Infrastructure Challenges 18:07 The Emotional Journey of Learning to Code 21:09 Choosing the Right Tools for Development 24:11 The Future of WordPress in an AI-Driven World 26:52 Sustainability and Adaptation in WordPress 31:38 Navigating Infrastructure Challenges 32:07 Leveraging AI for Problem Solving 33:56 Building User Interfaces with AI 35:52 Completing Conversations in Coding 36:55 The Evolution of Prompt Engineering 37:55 Creating a Dashboard for Feeds 40:17 Monitoring AI Processing 42:20 Understanding Costs of AI Development 44:27 The Future of WordPress in an AI World 46:28 Exploring Opportunities for WordPress 48:17 Aligning Open Source with AI 50:42 The Role of AI in Job Displacement 53:00 The Future of AI and Profitability 56:23 The Impact of AI on Daily Life 58:40 Learning AI for Future Preparedness

In this conversation, Ian Svoboda, a developer at GeneratePress, discusses his background in WordPress development and the collaborative approach at GeneratePress. He explains the functionality of GeneratePress and GenerateBlocks, emphasizing their focus on user experience for both low-code and power users. Ian shares insights into the challenges of implementing new features, the extensibility of the block editor, and the integration with ACF for dynamic data. He also touches on the future of cloud features and the importance of community feedback in product development. https://iansvoboda.com/ https://generateblocks.com/

Brian chats with AI expert and WordPress developer Keanan Koppenhaver about how AI tools are transforming workflows. They explore AI’s strengths, limitations, and practical uses in coding, brainstorming, and streamlining creative projects, offering a framework for gradually adopting AI in tech workflows. FloorboardAI.com Keanan on Twitter Keanan on Bluesky Keanan on LinkedIn

In this conversation, Amor Kumar, a Principal Engineer at WebDevStudios, shares his journey into the WordPress ecosystem, discussing the transition from JavaScript frameworks to WordPress development. They discuss the challenges of working with Gutenberg, full site editing, and the evolving landscape of WordPress as a CMS. The discussion delves into the importance of user experience, the role of starter themes, and the need for better curation of the editor experience for clients. They also chat about the future of WordPress with the rise of no-code solutions and AI-driven platforms. Amor's Website WebDevStudios WDS's Block Starter Theme

In this episode, I share my most recent blog post: Another Post About What WordPress Core Should be Doing. There's been another batch of "what WordPress should do" posts this past month. They're all great, but I think there's something missing from the conversation. For the full transcript, which includes a lot of inline links, visit the original post.

In this conversation, Felix Arntz shares his journey from being a freelancer to becoming a WordPress software engineer at Google. He discusses the importance of WordPress in the web ecosystem, Google's commitment to improving user experience through WordPress, and the establishment of a performance team focused on enhancing WordPress performance. The conversation also delves into the integration of AI in WordPress, the significance of block themes, and the need for standardization and canonical plugins within the WordPress ecosystem. Felix Arntz Felix's AI Services WordPress Performance Lab Sitekit by Google

In this conversation, Jessica Lyschik shares her journey as a WordPress developer and core contributor, discussing her experiences in the WordPress community, the evolution of WordPress themes, and the unique features of the Greyd.Suite. She emphasizes the importance of full site editing, the challenges of the block editor, and the future of Gutenberg. The discussion also touches on the impact of social media on blogging and concludes with where to find Jessica online. Jessica on X: https://x.com/jessicalyschik Jessica on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jessicalyschik.com Greyd.Suite & Theme: https://greyd.io/ TwentyTwentyFour Theme: https://wordpress.org/themes/twentytwentyfour/

In this conversation, Matt Medeiros, a prominent figure in the WordPress and podcasting communities, shares his journey and insights into content creation, the evolution of podcasting, and the importance of human connection in media. He discusses the challenges of monetization, the role of platforms like YouTube, and the significance of owning one's content in an increasingly centralized digital landscape. The conversation also touches on the skills required for effective interviewing and the future trends in podcasting and WordPress. Links The WP Minute CraftedbyMatt.com

Fabian Kägy, the director of editorial engineering at 10up, shares his journey from a small agency owner in Germany to shaping large-scale WordPress projects. He dives into the evolution of the Gutenberg block editor and the balance between high-stakes client work and open-source contributions. The conversation highlights the challenges of block development, especially in navigation menus, and discusses the potential of the block bindings API. Fabian also expresses optimism for the future of WordPress and the continued progress of Gutenberg.

Mike McAlister, a product builder from OllieWP with deep roots in the WordPress ecosystem, dives into his journey from designer to innovator. He highlights the transition to full site editing, stressing the importance of intuitive design in themes. The conversation explores responsive design and effective workflows, especially the shift from Figma to WordPress. Mike also discusses the future of pattern libraries and enhancements for user experience, advocating for flexibility in theme development through creative pattern mixing.