Kelly Choyce-Dwan 7:13 pm on June 9, 2023
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Nick Diego 4:56 pm on June 8, 2023
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Hallway Hangout: Let’s chat about WordPress 6.3 and block theming

Next week, @greenshady and I will host a casual conversation about building 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. themes with a special focus on enhancements coming in WordPress 6.3 and those planned for 6.4. We will also discuss common challenges and pain points, review existing solutions, and hopefully identify new improvements to WordPress that would make block theming easier for developers and users alike.

To get the conversation started, the session will begin with a brief demonstration of the changes coming to the Site Editor in 6.3, notably page management and new editing flows.

Discussion Topics

  • How WordPress 6.3 will impact block theme development
  • Ways to add functionality to block themes beyond what’s available in CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.
  • Pain points and other challenges inhibiting block theme adoption

If you’re interested in joining, the Hallway Hangout will happen on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 1:00 PM CST (18:00 UTC). The meeting link will be shared through the Learn WordPress MeetupMeetup All local/regional gatherings that are officially a part of the WordPress world but are not WordCamps are organized through https://www.meetup.com/. A meetup is typically a chance for local WordPress users to get together and share new ideas and seek help from one another. Searching for ‘WordPress’ on meetup.com will help you find options in your area. group. RSVP for the event to access the link. Everyone is welcome, but if you have begun building block themes for clients or are interested in block theming, this session is especially for you! 

Props to @greenshady for review.

#block-based-themes, #hallway-hangout

KafleG 3:27 am on June 6, 2023
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Themes team at WordCamp Europe 2023

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 2023 contributor day is going to take place on 8 June.

We recommend checking this blog if you are attending WordCamp Europe and planning to join the themes table on the 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://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/. Also, share this blog those who want to join the themes table will have a basic idea of the themes table.

On this contributor day, we are not just reviewing the theme, we are also planning to work on community themes, themes handbook updates, and 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. themes-related discussions.

If you are not able to attend physically, you can still contribute online. Join #contributor-day channel and you can ask for guidance on how to contribute.

Even if you are attending WordCamp contributor day for the first time, you can join the Themes table and learn and contribute to WordPress. @poena and @onemaggie will lead the themes table. They will guide and instruct you about contribution.

Things to consider if you are going to join the themes table:

  • Familiarity with WordPress. Having a good understanding of WordPress and its themes is essential.
  • Make sure you have 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/ account. If you don’t have one, create your account here. This account is needed to access the WordPress theme repository, contribute to discussions, and submit themes for review.
  • Set up a local development environment with WordPress installed. This allows you to test themes, make changes, and contribute more effectively.
  • It is recommended to have a GitHub account and knowledge of version control systems, such as GitGit Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency. Git is easy to learn and has a tiny footprint with lightning fast performance. Most modern plugin and theme development is being done with this version control system. https://git-scm.com/, is valuable. Understanding how to use version control helps with collaborating on theme development and submitting changes for review.
  • Code Editor like Sublime Text, VS Code Editor, etc.

Visit make WordPress themes page to know more about contributions in the themes team.

#themes-team, #wceu, #wordcamp

KafleG 4:19 am on May 31, 2023
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Themes Team Meeting Notes – May 30, 2023

Hello everyone 👋

The meeting notes are from the themes review team discussion.

Attendees:

1. Weekly updates

In the past 7 days,

  • 573 tickets were opened
  • 599 tickets were closed
    • 582 tickets were made live.
      • 34 new Themes were made live.
      • 548 Theme updates were made live.
      • 0 more were approved but are waiting to be made live.
    • 17 tickets were not-approved.
    • 0 tickets were closed-newer-version-uploaded.

Note: These stats include both the new theme tickets and updated theme tickets as well.

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. theme stats,

  • 15 Block themes are currently reviewing
  • We have 318 Block Themes in the themes repository.

Read here for more detailed information about the weekly updates.

The themes team published weekly updates about tickets and HelpScout emails. Here is the theme statistic for the past 7 days. The most current stats can be found here.

Number of theme reviewers: 2  (@kafleg, @acosmin)

2. 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://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/ 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 2023

Contributor Day will take place on 8 June. And you’ll find the themes table on the contributor day. If you are attending and want to contribute to the themes table, please join. @poena and @onemaggie will be there as table lead.

@poena mentioned during the meeting that, her plan is to work on Community themes. You can join the themes table and discuss and learn about Block themes.

If you are not able to attend physically, you can still contribute online. Join #contributor-day channel and you can ask for guidance on how to contribute.

3. Open Floor

During the open floor, @greenshady shared a couple of updates on the Theme Handbook Overhaul project.

He wrote “Here’s the Phase 2 announcement post, which details the next steps for a new theme handbook. There’s also a GitHub ticket where we are tracking the project. I would like to invite interested folks to get involved. The more folks, the merrier!”

He added, “I’ve picked up the first ticket and will be just working down the list if an item is not taken by someone else. Feel free to pick and choose sections/pages you want to work on.”

I would like to request you all check the announcement post and try to contribute.

#meeting, #meeting-notes, #themes-team

KafleG 3:25 am on May 30, 2023
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