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Why Communities Matter: Encouraging Active Participation in communities
Communities matter because they enhance our lives in numerous ways, from fostering connections and sharing knowledge to driving innovation and providing support. The WordPress community, exemplified by events like WordCamps, is a testament to the power of communities. By participating in and contributing to such communities, we not only enrich ourselves but also contribute to the greater good.
The main focus will be on encouraging attendees to actively participate in their local WordPress communities, attend WordCamps, and contribute to open-source projects.
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WordPress: What It Is, What It Was, and What It Will Be In The Future
Let’s get reflective for a moment.
A review of the history of WordPress, along with some thoughts on what it is and what it could become.
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Website Hackathon: From Concept to Launch
Join us for an interactive Website Hackathon session, where we pair developers with website clients to collaboratively create fully functional WordPress websites. This session, a staple at WordCamp Jinja, offers participants a hands-on experience in website development, covering the entire process from initial concept to launch.
Key Activities Include:
Pairing Developers and Website Clients: Kick off with introductions and team formations.
Review of Submitted Website Data: Analyze client-provided data to understand requirements.
Team Discussions on Website Layout & Functionality: Plan the structure and key features of the websites.
WordPress Setup and Creation of Main Pages: Install WordPress and set up primary site pages.
Posting of Sample Blog Posts: Demonstrate content management by creating blog posts.
Installation & Customization of Themes & Menus: Select and customize themes to match client needs.
Installation of Plugins: Enhance site functionality with essential plugins like Elementor and contact forms.
Header/Footer Design: Craft visually appealing and functional headers and footers.
Security, Speed, and SEO: Implement best practices for site security, speed optimization, and search engine visibility.
Website Testing and Basic User Training: Conduct testing and provide basic training to clients on site management.This session is perfect for developers looking to enhance their practical skills and clients wanting to understand the website creation process and get started with their own websites.
We had this session during WordCamp Jinja 2023, and it was a resounding success. You can view highlights from the 2023 session here: https://youtu.be/x-KJWohbChs?si=HQJ81nBTN2rlgeh6
We look forward to bringing the same energy and expertise to WordCamp Jinja 2024.
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Blogging for Development
This presentation will spotlight the importance of blogging in democratizing access to information, and on how blogs can be leveraged to spur development in an economy.
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Security best practices: Protecting WordPress sites from vulnerabilities and attacks.
Security Best Practices: Protecting WordPress Sites from Vulnerabilities and Attacks
WordPress, while incredibly popular, is also a prime target for cyberattacks. This presentation will delve into essential security measures to safeguard your WordPress site. We will explore critical areas such as regular updates, strong password implementation, plugin and theme selection, and the importance of backups. Attendees will gain practical knowledge to mitigate risks, prevent breaches, and protect their website’s integrity.
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How to Build a Successful Plugin
In this presentation, I will share the lessons I learned from building a plugin that I rejected for years, which eventually became one of my most successful plugins with over 2000 downloads and more than five paying customers. In its first year, it generated over $300 in revenue.
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Developing Custom REST API Endpoints for Enhanced Plugin Functionality
This talk will explore the process of creating custom REST API endpoints to extend the capabilities of WordPress plugins. Learn how to design, implement, and secure tailored endpoints that seamlessly integrate with your plugin’s functionality, providing flexible data access and interaction for users and developers. Discover best practices for creating efficient, maintainable, and scalable custom endpoints to unlock the full potential of your WordPress plugin.
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WP-CLI: Getting Jinjered to Command the WordPress CommandLine Interface
Ready to take control of your WordPress development workflow with the precision and efficiency of a commander through the dark lines? Join us in this session as we dive into the world of WP-CLI, the powerful command-line interface for WordPress.
this talk will equip you with the knowledge and skills to master WP-CLI and streamline your WordPress management tasks. We’ll cover:
Introduction to WP-CLI: What it is and why it’s a game-changer for WordPress developers.
Essential Commands: Learn the most useful WP-CLI commands for everyday tasks.
Advanced Usage: Explore how to automate complex workflows, manage multisite installations, and easily perform bulk actions.
Custom Commands: Create your own WP-CLI commands to tailor your development environment.
And many more.
This session will empower you to command your WordPress projects Whether you’re a seasoned developer or new to the command line.
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WordPress Plugin Business: Key Insights for Growing Your First Product
Have you ever wanted to create your own WordPress plugin but felt unsure about where to begin? Or perhaps you’ve launched a few but are finding it tough to maintain steady growth? In this session, I’ll share invaluable lessons from my experience in launching and scaling over 30 WordPress plugins, now used on more than 6 million websites.
We’ll uncover the common mistakes to avoid and provide practical strategies for successfully developing, acquiring users, and growing your WordPress plugin business. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your plugins to the next level, this talk will offer the insights and guidance you need to thrive.
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Turning Code into Reality: The Power of Online Deployment.
The topic focuses on how deploying programming projects online transforms them from local code into accessible, interactive applications. It highlights the benefits of online deployment, explores various platforms for launching projects, and provides practical examples to help developers leverage these tools for increased visibility and impact.
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Automation with WordPress for a greater experience
I will look into discovering how to streamline your WordPress workflow and boost efficiency through automation. We shall get to learn practical techniques to automate repetitive tasks, improve user experiences, and optimize your website’s performance using a variety of tools and methods.
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Future of AI in WordPress Development
AI holds significant promise for the future of WordPress development. By enhancing user experience, streamlining content management, and improving website performance, AI can revolutionize how WordPress sites are built and managed. Participants should leave with a better understanding of AI’s potential, practical knowledge of implementing AI tools, and awareness of the ethical considerations in AI development.
This engaging discussion will provid valuable insights and fostered a forward-thinking approach to integrating AI in WordPress, paving the way for innovative and sustainable web development practices.
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Easy coding with WordPress
How easy it is to start coding with WordPress!
This session will cover the basic concepts and tools you need to begin programming in WordPress.
I’ll guide you through simple steps and introduce essential resources to help you understand WordPress development.
Perfect for beginners looking to dive into the world of WordPress coding.
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Using WordPress as an instrument of value and as a marketing tool
I talk about how technology has changed over the years, how it’s been accelerated by Moore’s law and how it has caused value to shift over the years as a result of demonetization and dematerialization. I talk about what these shifts mean for WordPress users and what the future looks like in that specific context. The topic also covers how WordPress can be used as marketing tool.
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Benefits of contributing to WordPress open-source project (Five for the future)
In my talk, I’ll share about my 10 years of contribution journey, volunteering contribution to full-time sponsored contributor, benefits that I’m getting and more. I’ll also encourage WordPress to contribute to the WordPress project and also information about five for the future and why it is necessary.
In my talk, I’ll highlight:
1. Why and how I started contributing to WordPress.
2. Early days of contributing and contribution nowadays.
3. 8 years of free contributions and 3 years of paid contribution journey.
4. How I reviewed 5000+ themes in WordPress.org
5. What are the major benefits that someone can get by contributing to WordPress?
6. What is five for the future program and why company should support that and many more.