Milana Cap 8:00 am on June 13, 2022  

Onboarding to Documentation team

Here is some quick info you need in order to start contributing to Documentation team.

Accounts:

Places:

  • Blog – for meeting agendas and summaries (and anything related to Docs team).
  • Slack channel #docs – where meetings are happening (and all communication regarding the team itself).
  • GitHub repository – where issues for all documentation are reported, discussed and worked on.
  • Handbook – how to contribute to the Documentation team (it’s a bit out of date).
  • Style guide – for how to write WordPress documentation.

Meetings (alternating every week) on Tuesdays at 2PM UTC:

  • Regular meeting with agenda published on our blog.
  • Issues triage where we discuss issues from the 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 be the repository owner. https://github.com/ repository.

Live onboarding sessions

We recorded onboarding sessions for everyone interested in getting started with the Documentation team. We know that our “Getting started” documentation is out of date and getting involved can be very confusing and frustrating so we hope to ease the process with these sessions.

Overview

Recording: https://wordpress.tv/2022/06/21/milana-cap-overview-onboarding-for-wordpress-documentation-team/

A more recent onboarding session, recorded on 28th July 2023, can be found here: https://wordpress.tv/2023/08/01/jenni-mckinnon-milana-cap-wordpress-documentation-team-onboarding-july-2023/

End user documentation

Developer documentation

Developer documentation – 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/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party handbook

Developer documentation – Common APIs handbook

Developer documentation – Code reference handbook

Developer documentation – BlockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. editor handbook

Developer documentation – Themes handbook

Contributor documentation – Documentation team handbook

Github related roles

If you have any questions or you’d like to have an “in more detail” session, feel free to leave the comment below.

Jenni McKinnon 8:27 am on July 2, 2025
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Summary of Docs Team meeting July 1, 2025

Attendance

@dilip2615, @estelaris, @sagargurnani, @atachibana, @rollybueno, @mosescursor, @abdulwahab610, @nikunj8866, @zeelthakkar, @masteradhoc

Housekeeping

Find the complete Transcript of the meeting on Slack.

Upcoming meetings

Project check

@rollybueno completed these issues during our Docs Team Contributor Day last week — now ready for review:

@atachibana reviewed 7 issues and updated the corresponding articles.

Open floor

@estelaris had the following update to share:

If you want to learn how the release parties work, help with testing, or you’re scheduled to be one of the upcoming minor (or major) release leads, please join us with the details below.

Please note: As a friendly reminder, @kenshino and @ninianepress will be trained by @estelaris to be the Docs Team leads for the next WordPress minor releaseMinor Release A set of releases or versions having the same minor version number may be collectively referred to as .x , for example version 5.2.x to refer to versions 5.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.3, and all other versions in the 5.2 (five dot two) branch of that software. Minor Releases often make improvements to existing features and functionality..

@rollybueno mentioned and agreed to the proposed solution @masteradhoc communicated before the meeting:

@estelaris and @atachibana approved of the suggestion, and @atachibana suggested that @masteradhoc open a GitHub issue for Gutenberg.

The corresponding issue #70584 was created by @masteradhoc immediately following the meeting.

#docs, #meetings, #summary

Jonathan Desrosiers 1:57 am on June 25, 2025
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Jenni McKinnon 3:44 pm on June 24, 2025
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Online monthly Docs Team Contributor Day July 22, 2025

The Documentation Team holds an online, monthly Contributor Day on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Any one may join who wishes to contribute to the team and who follows the Code of Conduct.

The next Docs Team 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/ There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/ https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/.

The next monthly online Docs Team Contributor Day will be:

When: Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 2:00-5:00 PM UTC

Where: #docs channel on Slack, and on Google Meet.

Please also see the ongoing Contributor Day post on 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 be the repository owner. https://github.com/ for onboarding and other important details.

Onboarding

In addition to the details in the GitHub issue for this Contributor Day, folks who are in need of onboarding can ask in SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. or on the video call.

If at any time you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the #docs channel on Slack or on the video call throughout the day.

To all contributors

To every contributor and attendee: Thank you. We’re so grateful for your time, care, and dedication. Cookies 🍪🍪🍪 and kudos all around! While no token of appreciation could ever match the depth of your impact on the WordPress project and our community, we hope you know just how seen, valued, and celebrated you truly are – even when words fall short.

We may not be able to thank you enough today – but maybe one day we can, because we’re part of an incredible community that can make it happen. Whatever “it” is, we’ll do it. Together.

#contributor-day, #docs

Isotta Peira 1:06 pm on June 23, 2025
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Jenni McKinnon 7:04 am on June 18, 2025
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Online monthly Docs Team Contributor Day June 24, 2025

The Documentation Team holds an online, monthly Contributor Day on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Any one may join who wishes to contribute to the team and who follows the Code of Conduct.

The next Docs Team 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/ There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/ https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/.

The next monthly online Docs Team Contributor Day will be:

When: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 2:00-5:00 PM UTC

Where: #docs channel on Slack, and on Google Meet.

Please also see the ongoing Contributor Day post on 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 be the repository owner. https://github.com/ for onboarding and other important details.

Onboarding

In addition to the details in the GitHub issue for this Contributor Day, folks who are in need of onboarding can ask in SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. or on the video call.

If at any time you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the #docs channel on Slack or on the video call throughout the day.

To all contributors

To every contributor and attendee: Thank you. We’re so grateful for your time, care, and dedication. Cookies 🍪🍪🍪 and kudos all around! While no token of appreciation could ever match the depth of your impact on the WordPress project and our community, we hope you know just how seen, valued, and celebrated you truly are – even when words fall short.

We may not be able to thank you enough today – but maybe one day we can, because we’re part of an incredible community that can make it happen. Whatever “it” is, we’ll do it. Together.

#contributor-day, #docs

Jenni McKinnon 5:59 am on June 18, 2025
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Summary of Docs Team meeting June 17, 2025

Attendance

@milana_cap, @estelaris, @ravigadhiyawp, @rollybueno, @dilip2615, @atachibana, @ninianepress, @hemant-ahir

Housekeeping

Find the complete Transcript of the meeting on Slack.

Upcoming meetings

Project check

@estelaris had the following updates to share:

Summary of WCEU Contributor Day accomplishments:

  • Issues closed: 19
  • Articles updated: 8
  • Contributors: 12

Open floor

@estelaris was in a meeting last week with the Core AI Team and is working on a process for using AI for writing documentation. It will also be a blueprint for future AI integration into WordPress. Project updates will be provided as they become available.

@kenshino and @ninianepress will be trained by @estelaris to be the Docs Team leads for the next WordPress minor releaseMinor Release A set of releases or versions having the same minor version number may be collectively referred to as .x , for example version 5.2.x to refer to versions 5.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.3, and all other versions in the 5.2 (five dot two) branch of that software. Minor Releases often make improvements to existing features and functionality..

#docs, #meetings, #summary

Milana Cap 1:52 pm on June 17, 2025
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Agenda for Discussion Meeting (17 June 2025)

The meeting is scheduled with the following details:

When: Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 14:00 UTC

Where: #docs channel on Slack

Agenda:

  1. Attendance.
  2. Note-taker and facilitator selection for the next docs team meeting.
  3. Project check.
  4. Open floor.

If there’s anything you’d like to discuss on the open floor, please leave a comment.

#agenda, #docs, #meetings

Estela Rueda 4:17 pm on June 11, 2025
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Jonathan Desrosiers 11:49 am on June 4, 2025
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Nikunj Hatkar 9:40 am on May 7, 2025
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Summary for Discussion Meeting (06-May-2025)

Attendance

@estelaris @divyeshk71 @azharderaiya @ravigadhiyawp @karthickmurugan @nikunj8866 @Dhruvang21 @DilipModhavadiya @70_Sense

Housekeeping

Find the complete Transcript of the meeting on Slack.

Upcoming Meetings

Please notice the new meeting timings below.

Open floor

@estelaris explained the steps for contributing to documentation:

  • Find issues like outdated info, typos, broken links, or missing ALT text.
  • Report or pick issues from the GitHub Issue Tracker.
  • Share your updates in the comments or using a Google Doc in the GH issue.

Onboarding videos are available for more help.

#docs, #meetings, #summary