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Tomorrow we head to Krak\u00f3w. The CoreCore<\/span> Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.<\/span><\/span><\/span> Test Team is gearing up for Contributor Day<\/a> at WordCamp Europe 2026<\/a>, taking place 4 June 2026 at <\/strong>ICE Krak\u00f3w<\/a> \u2013 the official kick-off to WCEU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Testing is one of the most welcoming doors into WordPress: you don\u2019t need to write a line of code to make a real difference, and by the end of the day you\u2019ll have touched software used by over 40% of the web. Whether it\u2019s your first Contributor DayContributor Day<\/span> 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\/<\/a> 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\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span> or your fifteenth, there\u2019s a seat for you at the Test table. Here\u2019s what we\u2019ve got planned and how to make the most of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All times are Central European Summer Time (CEST). Plan to arrive about an hour early to register and settle in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joining from home? Remote contributors are just as welcome \u2013 find us in the #contributor-day<\/a> and #core-test<\/a> channels in Make WordPress Slack<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In-Person Table Leads:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Online (Remote) Table Lead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Anukasha will be on the ground in Krak\u00f3w to welcome you and get you set up, while Nimesh holds down the digital table \u2013 coordinating remote contributors and answering questions in SlackSlack<\/span> Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https:\/\/slack.com\/<\/a>. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/chat\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span> throughout the day. Other Test Team regulars will be dropping by in person and online to lend a hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our focus is meaningful, achievable contributions you can make real progress on in a few focused hours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bring whatever skills and curiosity you have \u2013 table leads and experienced contributors will help you find the right task. Everyone is welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A gentle reminder: it\u2019s Contributor<\/em> Day, not Contribution<\/em> Day. The goal is to find a meaningful way to contribute, not necessarily to land a finished patch by 16:30. Work you start tomorrow might wrap up next week \u2013 and that\u2019s exactly how open sourceOpen Source<\/span> 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.<\/span><\/span><\/span> is meant to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contributor Day isn\u2019t only about the work \u2013 it\u2019s about the people. It\u2019s a room full of contributors swapping ideas, helping each other unstick, and celebrating small wins together. For many of us, the connections made across the Test table are what keep us coming back year after year. Come for the testing, stay for the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019d like to keep contributing after Krak\u00f3w, the Test Team meets every week in #core-test<\/a>. You can find the full Test Team meeting schedule and upcoming meetings here: https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/meetings\/#test<\/a>. Drop by any time to say hi, ask a question, or just lurk and learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A little setup the night before means you can dive straight into the fun stuff when you arrive. Spotty venue wifi is a fact of life, so get ahead of it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every bug reproduced, every patch tested, and every report filed tomorrow ripples out to millions of sites. That\u2019s the quiet power of testing: it\u2019s unglamorous, it\u2019s essential, and it\u2019s how WordPress stays trustworthy release after release. We can\u2019t wait to see what we build together in Krak\u00f3w \u2013 and in Slack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not sure Test is the right fit? The Find Your Team<\/a> tool can point you somewhere that clicks. But if you like the idea of being the person who catches the problem before a user ever does \u2013 you\u2019ve found your table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See you in Krak\u00f3w! \ud83d\udc99<\/p>\n\n\n\n Props to @<\/span>nimeshatxecurify<\/a> for preparing and reviewing this post, and to<\/em> @<\/span>anukasha<\/a><\/em> for the review of this post.<\/em> \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udc69\ud83c\udffb\u200d\ud83d\udcbb Meet the Test Team Table Leads<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\ud83d\udc40 Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n