Crossword

A heated discussion unfolds about WP Engine's mirroring of the WordPress.org repository and its implications for centralization. The hosts tackle the challenges of managing updates for plugins and themes, raising concerns about WordPress's sustainability. They dive into the practice of tithing, exploring its significance and community contributions in the open-source landscape. The conversation shifts to a growing leadership disconnect, highlighting how the harmonious spirit has given way to a more contentious vibe within the WordPress community.

In a deep dive into recent conflicts within the WordPress community, the discussion reveals the tension surrounding Matt Mullenweg's actions against WP Engine. They explore the consequences for both small developers and large agencies, highlighting the community's growing discontent. Concerns are raised about the shifting dynamics related to trademarks and the possible stifling of innovation. As insights from influential figures emerge, listeners get an inside look at how leadership decisions are impacting the future of the WordPress ecosystem.

Joining the discussion is Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress and a key player in web development. He delves into the recent controversy of WordPress.org cutting off access to WP Engine, affecting over a million sites. The conversation explores potential motivations behind these drastic measures and their implications for the WordPress community. Mullenweg also addresses the economic tensions and ethical dilemmas within the ecosystem, highlighting the need for accountability and innovation as the community navigates these challenges.

Is WordPress facing an existential threat? In the premier of Season 7, Luke and Jonathan discuss Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine. They explore the implications of Matt’s recent actions, whether or not the benefit of the doubt applies, and the ramifications to the broader community.

In this episode Jonathan and Luke reflect on their experience at WordCamp Asia, explore Luke's vision for the Plugin Review Team and how to improve developer relations in the WordPress community.

In this episode, Luke and Jonathan discuss the role of WordPress themes in 2023, how block themes and the Full Site Editor have changed the landscape and where the line between themes and plug-ins should be. They also reflect on their current projects.

In this episode Luke and Jonathan talk about the ramifications of cloning the WordPress Plugin repository onto WordPress.com. How to do it in a way that keeps plugin developers onside, and as a bonus, Jonathan read the whole Terms of Service so you don't have to.

In this episode Jonathan and Luke discuss the latest round of #WPDrama after WordPress.com cloned the WordPress.org plugin repository.

In this episode Luke and Jonathan disagree on who is to blame for intrusive ads inside of the WordPress admin Dashboard. They also cover some of the best practices and motivations of plugin developers, plus how to stop annoying the users.

In this episode Luke and Jonathan explore the complex world of WordPress plugin security and what really happens when a vulnerability is identified. The system could be better, but how do we fix it?