Category Archives: Contributor Day

Krupa Nanda 9:34 am on July 17, 2025
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🧪 Calling All Test Team Contributors for WCUS 2025! 🇺🇸

WordCamp US is heading to Portland, Oregon, and the Contributor Day is planned on Tuesday, August 26, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT (from 4:00 pm UTC) at the Oregon Convention Center.

📆 Book August 26 in your calendar ✍🏻 to attend in person or online 🙌

Get ready

You can lead the Test Table!

To make the most of this event, we’re looking for 2–3 experienced Test Team contributors to serve as Table Leads onsite and remote.

What does a Test Table Lead do?
You’ll welcome new contributors, introduce them to Make Test, guide them through available resources, and create an open, supportive space for collaboration. More details can be found in the Test Table Leads section of the handbook.

Interested in helping out?

Don’t feel like leading but still want to help? That’s just as valuable! Your presence whether onsite or online; can go a long way in making new contributors feel welcome and supported.

Whether you’d like to lead or just be available to support new contributors (in person or online), we’d love to hear from you!

Let’s make WCUS Contributor Day 2025 a day of learning, connection, and impact! Will you be part of the Test Table crew? Feel free to drop a comment below in this post, or reach out in #core-test, or DM @krupajnanda or @oglekler to express interest. We are here to guide you.🙇‍♀️

Props to @oglekler for pre-publish review of this post! 🙇‍♀️

#contributor-day, #core-test, #wcus

Krupa Nanda 5:16 am on June 10, 2025
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WCEU 2025 : Contributor Day Recap

It was an energising day of contribution and collaboration at WordCampWordCamp WordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Europe 2025 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 CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. Test team gathered with purpose, passion, and curiosity; both online and in person; to move WordPress forward through testing.

Whether you helped test a patch, triaged a bug, or just explored how to get started, your time truly mattered. 🙌

We had a beautiful mix of contributors both seasoned testers and new faces:

  • 44.4% contributed remotely
  • 55.6% were there in person
  • And most exciting: 61.1% were first-time Core Test contributors!

Our contributors jumped into many testing activities across the WordPress project:

  • 75% tested Core patches manually
  • 37.5% helped triage issues
  • 12.5% tested 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/ PRs
  • A few explored unit testing or provided automation support
  • Others reviewed test instructions and helped folks get started!

💬 Community Voices

Here’s what some contributors shared:

  • “Table leads were super helpful and encouraging.”
  • “It was my first time and I felt welcomed.”
  • “@sirlouen explained things beautifully – big thanks!”
  • Many contributors asked for better docs and examples around E2E testing. We hear you and we will work on this part.

Special thanks to @sirlouen, who conducted two amazing onboarding sessions for new contributors! He helped so many people to take their first step into WordPress Core Testing. ✨

Big shout-out to the in-person Test Table Leads @oglekler and @boniu91 who actively engaged contributors, answered questions, and created a collaborative environment during Contributor Day. Your presence made a real difference! 🙌

🏅 Contributor Badges

Badges are in the process of being assigned to all eligible contributors. Thank you for your patience! Keep an eye on the upcoming weekly Test Team updates on make.wordpress.org/test for badge confirmations.

🗓️ Core-test Meetings

The Test Team meets every week in the #core-test channel on 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/.. Checkout the current meeting schedule and drop by whether to say hi, ask questions, or just lurk and learn!

Contributor Day is over, but your journey in the Test team doesn’t have to stop here. From exploring patches to writing your first test, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Check out the Test Handbook and stay tuned for more ways to contribute.

Thanks again for being part of the WordPress community! You made Contributor Day truly special. ✨

Have you joined the test team yet?

Join the Test Team

Props @oglekler and @sirlouen for pre-publish review.

#contributor-day, #recap, #wceu2025

Krupa Nanda 9:23 am on May 27, 2025
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Get Involved: Core Test Team at WCEU 2025 Contributor Day

Hello WordPress enthusiasts 👋

Join us for Contributor Day at WCEU 2025 on Thursday, June 5th, in Basel, Switzerland a city known as the cultural capital of the country and famous for its vibrant art scene! It’s a day full of learning, teamwork, and real impact. The CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. Test Team will be there with open arms whether you’re a first-time tester or already know your way around a bug report. Come and be part of something awesome and help make WordPress even better. Here’s a sneak peek at what we have planned for the Core Test Team and how you can get involved.

🎯 Core Test Team Goals

Our focus for the day revolves around achieving meaningful and ambitious contributions.

  • Onboard New Contributors: Provide guidance and mentorship to newcomers eager to join the Core Test Team.
  • Help with tickets that need testing:
  • Expand Automated Testing Coverage: Increase the number of automated tests for core components.
  • Test bugs or features and report new issues.
  • Improve Documentation: Enhance the clarity and comprehensiveness of testing guidelines.
  • Triage Issues: Review and prioritize open tickets.

Contributors with different skills, talents, and backgrounds can get involved in a variety of ways. If you are unsure how to start or what to do, give it a try. Table leads and experienced contributors will help you get started. You are welcome!

🌐 Collaboration and Community

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/. at WCEU 2025 won’t just be about contributing test; it’ll be about building connections and celebrating community. In a spirit of collaboration, contributors will share ideas, support one another, and recognize each other’s wins. The energy and enthusiasm will be contagious, reinforcing the shared purpose that unites the WordPress community.

If you are new to core test contributions and want to stay updated on what’s happening, please join the #core-test channel. 

🗓️ We have team meetings and Triage sessions on an alternating basis every Wednesday at 16:00 UTC.

👤 Meet the Test Team Table Leads

We’re thrilled to introduce our Test Team Table Leads for WCEU 2025. They are dedicated individuals will be guiding and supporting contributors throughout the day:

In-Person Table Leads:

Online (Remote) Table Leads:

Their drive and knowledge will inspire everyone to contribute their best and make a real difference.

🔗 Helpful Resources

To make the most of Contributor Day, take a moment to explore these resources beforehand so that you can dive straight into the exciting work when you arrive at the venue!

👀 Looking Ahead

As we prepare for this Contributor Day, we look forward to the progress and innovation that these contributions will bring to the WordPress project. We encourage everyone who plans to participate to stay engaged and keep the momentum going. Your contributions, whether big or small, make a significant impact.

Thank you in advance to all the contributors who will join us in Basel and those who will participate remotely. Together, we’re making WordPress better. 💪

Interested in Contributor Day, but not sure if Test is the right fit for you? Try out Make WordPress’s Find Your Team tool to discover right opportunities that may interest you.

Props to @oglekler for peer review of this post. 🙌

#wceu, #core-test, #wceu2025