Title: Core Team at WCEU 25 | Contributor Day Author: Benjamin Zekavica Published: May 27, 2025 Last modified: March 18, 2026 --- [ ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/benjamin_zekavica/) [Benjamin Zekavica](https://profiles.wordpress.org/benjamin_zekavica/) 7:39 pm _on_ May 27, 2025 Tags: [contributor day ( 17 )](https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/contributor-day/), [core ( 756 )](https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/core/), core-team, [wceu-25 ( 6 )](https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/wceu-25/), [WordCamp ( 9 )](https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/wordcamp/), wordcamp-europe- 2025    # Core Team at WCEU 25 | Contributor Day 1. [New contributors are especially welcome! ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/#new-contributors-are-especially-welcome) 2. [Our team on the Contributor Day](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/#our-team-on-the-contributor-day) 3. [Friendly Reminders for Contributor Day](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/#friendly-reminders-for-contributor-day) 4. [Register for a WordPress.org profile and the WordPress.org Slack instance](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/#register-for-a-wordpress-org-profile-and-the-wordpress-org-slack-instance) 5. [Docker / WordPress Development](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/#register-for-a-wordpress-org-profile-and-the-wordpress-org-slack-instance) 6. a. [WordPress Core](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/#wordpress-core) b. [WordPress Gutenberg Editor](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/#wordpress-gutenberg-editor) 7. [Do you want to fix bugs or add new features?](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/#do-you-want-to-fix-bugs-or-add-new-features) 8. a. [GitHub Repositories](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/#github-repositories) b. [New contributor? We welcome you 🤗](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/#tickets-that-are-welcome-to-be-worked-on) 9. [Do You Want to Help with Testing?](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/#do-you-want-to-help-with-testing) 10. [Updating or adding Documentation](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/#updating-or-adding-documentation) 11. [Can’t be there in person?](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/#sign-up-for-our-contributor-day-stats) 12. [Sign up for our Contributor Day stats!](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/#sign-up-for-our-contributor-day-stats) 13. [Helpful Links](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/#helpful-links) We’re so excited—next week, on **June 5th**, we’re heading to **Basel for [WordCamp Europe](https://europe.wordcamp.org/2025/)**! 🎉 The event kicks off with Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of [https://make.wordpress.org/](https://make.wordpress.org/) There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. [https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/), a fantastic opportunity to come together and help shape the future of WordPress. ### New contributors are especially welcome! Whether you write code or not, everyone can get involved with the WordPress CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.. Wondering how? It’s easier than you think. [Register now](https://team.wceu.eu/2025-contributor-day-registration/) [More Information](https://europe.wordcamp.org/2025/contributor-day/) [Buy WordCamp Europe 2025 Tickets now!](https://europe.wordcamp.org/2025/tickets/) ### Our team on the Contributor Day We’ll have several tables dedicated to the Core Team, and we’ve brought together a fantastic group of experienced contributors to guide and support you. | | SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) | Position | | [Benjamin Zekavica](https://profiles.wordpress.org/benjamin_zekavica/) | Benjamin Zekavica | Table-Lead | | [George Mamadashvili](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mamaduka/) | mamaduka | Co Table-Lead | | [John Blackbourn](https://profiles.wordpress.org/johnbillion/) | johnbillion | Supporter | | [Christoph Daum](https://profiles.wordpress.org/apermo/) | Christoph Daum (apermo) | Supporter | ### Friendly Reminders for Contributor Day **⚠️ Before the event, we kindly ask you to prepare everything at home.** **Please prepare your setup at home**: Install all necessary software, clone the repositories, and download Node.js packages and all software in advance! To avoid slowdowns or connection issues, we encourage everyone to limit heavy downloads during the event. * **New to contributing? No problem!** We have experienced mentors at each table who are happy to help you get started. * **Bring your charger and adapters** It’s going to be a full day – make sure your devices stay powered! * **Join the conversation** Don’t be shy! Ask questions, share ideas, and get to know fellow contributors. --- ## Prepare at home 🏡 ### Register for a WordPress.orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. 󠀁[https://wordpress.org/](https://wordpress.org/)󠁿 profile and the WordPress.org Slack instance The large majority of the communication around contributing to the WordPress open sourceOpen Source Open Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. projects happens on WordPress.org or in the WordPress Slack instance. Your first step should be to register for both in that order. * [WordPress.org sign up](https://login.wordpress.org/register) * [WordPress Slack sign up](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) * [GitHub Account sign up](https://github.com/) ### Docker / WordPress Development To get started right away working with us on WordPress and the GutenbergGutenberg The Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. [https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/](https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/) Editor, please make sure your technical setup is ready. You’ll need a laptop and access to all the accounts we’ve linked for you above. #### **WordPress Core** If you’d like to contribute directly to WordPress Core, you should start by forking the **WordPress Development Repository**. Then, make your changes in your own branchbranch A directory in Subversion. WordPress uses branches to store the latest development code for each major release (3.9, 4.0, etc.). Branches are then updated with code for any minor releases of that branch. Sometimes, a major version of WordPress and its minor versions are collectively referred to as a "branch", such as "the 4.0 branch".. Once ready, submit a pull request referencing the related ticketticket Created for both bug reports and feature development on the bug tracker. number. The system will automatically detect the number and link your patchpatch A special text file that describes changes to code, by identifying the files and lines which are added, removed, and altered. It may also be referred to as a **diff**. A patch can be _applied_ to a codebase for testing. to the corresponding ticket. ➡️ [Go to the repository](https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop) ➡️ [Setup instructions can be found here](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/tutorials/getting-started/) #### **WordPress Gutenberg Editor** To contribute to the Gutenberg Editor, you don’t necessarily need Docker. Simply fork the Gutenberg repository, make your changes in a new branch, and submit a pull request. **The only requirement is a recent version of Node.js**. ➡️ [Go to the repository](https://github.com/wordPress/gutenberg/) ➡️ [Setup instructions can be found here](https://developer.wordpress.org/block-editor/contributors/code/getting-started-with-code-contribution/) --- ## Let’s contribute now! 🦸 ### Do you want to fix bugs or add new features? Want to contribute to the future of WordPress? Whether you’re into fixing bugs or creating new features for the Gutenberg editor – your skills are needed! Learn how to get started and explore all the ways you can make an impact – more information available at the link below. > [Contribute with Code](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/contribute/) #### GitHubGitHub GitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the ‘pull request’ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged by the repository owner. 󠀁[https://github.com/](https://github.com/)󠁿 Repositories [WordPress Development Repo on GitHub](https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop) [Gutenberg Plugin on GitHub](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg) [All core bug tickets](https://make.wordpress.org/core/reports/) [Open Gutenberg Issues](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20state%3Aopen%20label%3A%22%5BType%5D%20Bug%22) [Core Team Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/) #### New contributor? We welcome you 🤗 These links are specially curated for new contributors who want to help with the WordPress Core or the Gutenberg Editor pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party.. They provide filtered resources and guidance to get you started smoothly and make meaningful contributions. Welcome aboard! [Tickets | For new Contributors](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/tickets/good-first-bugs) [Gutenberg Issues | For new Contributors](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/labels/Good%20First%20Issue) [Core Team Handbook for New Contributors](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/tutorials/faq-for-new-contributors/) ### Do You Want to Help with Testing? Want to make a real impact on WordPress? Help improve the platform by testing new features and catching bugs before they go live. Learn how you can get involved and support the community – all the details are in the link below. > [Contribute with Testing](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/testing/) ### Updating or adding Documentation Great documentation helps users and contributors alike. Whether you enjoy writing guides, updating existing content, or translating for a global community – your input is essential. > [Contribute with Docs](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/docs/) ### **Can’t be there in person?** No problem – you are welcome to ask your questions in the [#contributor-day](https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/contributor-day/) channel as well as in the [#core](https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/core/) channel. [@mikachan](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mikachan/) and [@audrasjb](https://profiles.wordpress.org/audrasjb/) will be available throughout the day to assist you with any inquiries. ### **Sign up for our Contributor Day stats!** We want to make Contributor Day even better for everyone — and we need your help! Please take a moment to fill out our quick form to share who participated, which tickets you worked on, and whether you’re new or a returning contributor. Rest assured, the data you provide in Google Forms will be deleted after the event. The summarized results will be published as a recap post on the Core Blogblog (versus network, site) — with contributors properly credited and tagged. **It only takes a few minutes — but makes a big difference!** The submission is now closed. ⚠️ [Submit now!](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScywLAe1MQeLPrlOd3sAH2MLDbW1Qjl2L0trKVpyoQiJABYpw/viewform?usp=header) ### Helpful Links * [WordPress Core Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook) * [WordPress Gutenberg Handbook](https://developer.wordpress.org/block-editor/contributors/) * [WordPress Development on Github](https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop) * [WordPress Core Team Tickets](https://make.wordpress.org/core/reports) * [Good First Bugs for New Contributors](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/tickets/good-first-bugs) * [FAQs for New Contributors](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/tutorials/faq-for-new-contributors/) * [Trac Quick Start Guide](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/tutorials/trac/new-user-quick-start/) * [Trac Workflow Keywords](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/contribute/trac/keywords/) * [Core Components](https://make.wordpress.org/core/components/) * [Bug Gardening](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/testing/bug-gardening/) * [Working with Patches](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/tutorials/working-with-patches/) * [Running PHPUnit tests](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/testing/automated-testing/phpunit/) * [Writing PHP Tests](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/testing/automated-testing/writing-phpunit-tests/) * [WordPress Local Docker Environment](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2019/08/05/wordpress-local-environment/) **We can’t wait to build the future of WordPress with you!** 🙌 _Props to _[@francina](https://profiles.wordpress.org/francina/)_ for review this article. _ [#core-team](https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/core-team/), [#wceu-25](https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/wceu-25/), [#wordcamp](https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/wordcamp/), [#wordcamp-europe-2025](https://make.wordpress.org/core/tag/wordcamp-europe-2025/) ### Share this: * [ Threads ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/?share=threads) * [ Mastodon ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/?share=mastodon) * [ Bluesky ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/?share=bluesky) * [ X ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/?share=x) * [ Facebook ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/?share=facebook) * [ LinkedIn ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/core-team-at-wceu-25-contributor-day/?share=linkedin) 1. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9100789a9a960b5f6e2d4e77670647ca82222f268e853923d43c36bc3a9e114c? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 2. [Ahmed Kabir Chaion](https://profiles.wordpress.org/chaion07/) 6:59 am _on_ May 28, 2025 3. Thanks [@benjamin_zekavica](https://profiles.wordpress.org/benjamin_zekavica/) for the detailed plan. It exciting to look forward to WCEU and attend the CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. Table 🎉💪🚀 4. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/08ceef1ebfdbe73f8b1f4e47f5c249efe9796ecea941877abebb70e6d7136515? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Benjamin Zekavica](https://profiles.wordpress.org/benjamin_zekavica/) 12: 08 pm _on_ May 28, 2025 * Thank you 🙂 Hope to See you 5. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c351da0b667baf3599ca3492cb29b3f872fca04ace42e252cd8bdc8f9eb059e9? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 6. [Prashant Baldha](https://profiles.wordpress.org/pmbaldha/) 11:38 am _on_ May 28, 2025 7. [@benjamin_zekavica](https://profiles.wordpress.org/benjamin_zekavica/) There is a typo mistake in the heading. Screenshot: [https://prnt.sc/G-Ujxo5ND6p-](https://prnt.sc/G-Ujxo5ND6p-) We should write “Prepare at home” in place of “Prepair at home”. 8. Thanks for detailing the outline contributor dayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of [https://make.wordpress.org/](https://make.wordpress.org/) There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. [https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/](https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/) plan! 9. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/08ceef1ebfdbe73f8b1f4e47f5c249efe9796ecea941877abebb70e6d7136515? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Benjamin Zekavica](https://profiles.wordpress.org/benjamin_zekavica/) 12: 08 pm _on_ May 28, 2025 * Thank You 🙂 10. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ab62eb42e842b6adca897024806bbf5eaebe9896ac46f2d6823973e6d9d27d42? s=32&d=mm&r=g) 11. [Hans-Gerd Gerhards](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hage/) 7:20 am _on_ May 29, 2025 12. Hi [@benjamin_zekavica](https://profiles.wordpress.org/benjamin_zekavica/) thanks a lot for this very detailed post. 👍🏻 I have just registered. 13. * ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/08ceef1ebfdbe73f8b1f4e47f5c249efe9796ecea941877abebb70e6d7136515? s=32&d=mm&r=g) * [Benjamin Zekavica](https://profiles.wordpress.org/benjamin_zekavica/) 7: 35 pm _on_ May 29, 2025 * You’re welcome 🙂 Hope to see you Next week 😉 Comments are closed. # Post navigation [← WCEU 2025 Contributor Day: Call for Co-Lead & Supporters](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/22/wceu-2025-contributor-day-call-for-co-lead-supporters/) [Dev Chat Agenda – May 28, 2025 →](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/05/27/dev-chat-agenda-may-28-2025/)