Triage Squad GitHubGitHubGitHub 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 โpull requestโ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged by the repository owner. https://github.com/ triage: Biweekly on Thursdays 07:00 UTC
Proposal for Certification Process โ Weโve kicked off an engaging discussion about Certification, whether itโs needed, and how it could be integrated into the current Learn WordPress workflow. Youโre welcome to join the conversation and help shape the future of WordPress Learn โ Feedback โ plans to offer verifiable certifications upon course completion #3247
Looking for volunteers
Weโve made significant progress on the thumbnail generator project (and we will brag about it until someone stops us! Pleaseeee!), with most thumbnails successfully updated. However, a few content thumbnails still use outdated designs or donโt comply with our thumbnail generator guidelines. If youโre interested in volunteering for this task, simply leave a comment, and weโll provide the necessary instructions to get started.
We are actively testing the Polylang translation pluginPluginA 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., so we can fully translate all courses in different languages.
We are updating all the handbooks and necessary documents.
Working on outdated content and broken links
Upcoming Online Workshops
There are no currently scheduled workshops. If youโre interested in hosting an event, please reach out to us
Contributor Updates
What have you been working on, and how has it been going?
Anything youโve accomplished since the last meeting?
Do you have any blockers?
Can other contributors or Training Team members help you in some way?
Open Discussions
If you have topics youโd like discussed in the meeting, please leave them as a comment on this issue. If anyone has anything async, please reply in this thread, and we can keep the discussion going. Thanks to all who participated in sync and to those who will in the future.
You can see all meetings scheduled onย this meeting calendar. If you are new to the Training Team, then come walk throughย our onboarding programย to get to know the team and how we work. And if you have questions, feel free to reach out inย the #training Slack channelย at any time.
Are you ready to begin your WordPress journey but unsure where to start? Donโt worry โ weโve got you covered! Weโre excited to announce the first cohort from the Training Team, titled โWordPress BlockBlockBlock 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 Basics.โ This cohort-based training is designed to help you build a strong foundation and grow your confidence with the WordPress Block Editor.
This hands-on learning experience will guide you through the essential tools, tips, and features of the Block Editor, helping you gain confidence and practical skills. If youโre eager to master the editor and unlock its full potential, simply complete the form below. Weโll notify you when the cohort is scheduled to begin.
Weekly live sessions will be conducted on Sundays via Zoom, each lasting 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the topicโs complexity.
Who can join this cohort? Anyone interested in learning how to use the WordPress Block Editor is welcome to join. Whether youโre just starting out or looking to switch from the Classic Editor, this cohort is designed for you.
What are the prerequisites? A basic understanding of WordPress is recommended. You should be familiar with how to build a website using WordPress โ whether youโve used a Classic Theme, Block Theme, or any other approach. No advanced experience is required.
Do I need to know any coding? No, coding knowledge is not mandatory. However, having a basic understanding of HTMLHTMLHTML is an acronym for Hyper Text Markup Language. It is a markup language that is used in the development of web pages and websites. and CSSCSSCSS is an acronym for cascading style sheets. This is what controls the design or look and feel of a site. will help you get the most out of this training and better customize your content.
What is the duration of each class? Each live session will run for approximately 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the complexity of the topic.
When will the sessions take place? Live classes will be held every Sunday via Zoom. The exact schedule will be shared with participants before the cohort begins.
Is this training free? Yes! This cohort-based learning experience is completely free and open to anyone eager to learn.
Will the sessions be recorded? We aim to record the sessions whenever possible, so you can catch up if you miss a class. However, live participation is highly encouraged for the best learning experience.
How do I register? Simply fill out the General Interest Form linked below, and weโll notify you when the cohort is about to begin.
As agreed in our last meeting, weโll continue holding the coffee hour weekly until the end of September. After that, we can revisit the frequency and decide whether to move to a bi-weekly or monthly schedule.
The decision is still open for feedbackโif you feel the current plan should remain as is or have suggestions for a different approach, please feel free to share your opinion.
Looking for volunteers
Although coffee hours are open discussions where everyone is equal, we still need someone to host each session. The host will be responsible for managing the Zoom meeting and ensuring everyone can join smoothly. If youโre interested in hosting an upcoming session, please comment below.
We need to update all the handbook and course/lesson content. For starters, we need to find and label all outdated content and create a list of all broken links โ this can be a great start for new contributors! Just read the handbook and find something that does not sound right. And please inform us!
Update for last weeks triage squad
No meeting last week.
Other news
The coffee hours have been added to the meeting announcement. As you know, we list all key Training Team activities in the highlighted post and also schedule the monthly meeting there. This monthโs meeting list has been updated, and the coffee hour date is now included. You can check the details here.
Come and Contribute
We have various ways that you can contribute to the Training team. Including development, content creation, editing and more. We have various open issues available for you to get started.
On top of this, I have been going through our helpscout queue on a weekly basis and addressing all content reports that can be addressed immediately, this has kept our awaiting fix queue at bay. We have had multiple reports over the last 8 months of courses being out of order. I have now adjusted three pathways to fix this. So if you notice they are out of order again, please let us know.
Letโs give props! Do you have someone from the team you want to celebrate?
Props to @margheweb for reviving the Italian translation!
Props to @rjekic for pinging me in an old GithubGitHubGitHub 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 โpull requestโ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged by the repository owner. https://github.com/ open issue and renewing in me the desire to start translating in the Training Team again.
Project updates
Training Team Updates
We are working on a monthly update.
Course Development
Working on course development with multiple contributors
Upcoming Online Workshops
No workshop scheduled
Contributor Updates
What have you been working on and how has it been going?
Over the past two weeks, @rfluethi has been leading a learning group through the complete Beginner WordPress User learning path, which not only helped train participants but also gave him insights into effectively facilitating such groups. He mentioned that next week heโll be launching the German-language mentorship program for new contributors and is seeking tips or best practices to run it effectively. In response, @devmuhib appreciated his efforts, saying โThatโs awesome!โ Meanwhile, @vasantrajput shared an update that he has completed two Gujarati translations and they are ready for review.
Anything youโve accomplished since the last meeting?
Do you have any blockers?
@mosescursor Been mentoring and assisting in several WordCamps and next Gen events in my area and paused on the translation. Will pick it up soon
Can other contributors or Training Team members help you in some way?
Open Discussions
If you have topics youโd like discussed in the meeting, please leave them as a comment on this issue.
@rjekic mentioned that there are only three days left to select a Table Lead for WordCamp US, so the team needs to act quickly. He asked if anyone knows of a Training team member who will be attending WC US. He also pointed out that the GitHub issues are getting cluttered and emphasized the need to validate feedback and respond to open issues. He invited anyone willing to help to feel free to pingPingThe act of sending a very small amount of data to an end point. Ping is used in computer science to illicit a response from a target server to test itโs connection. Ping is also a term used by Slack users to @ someone or send them a direct message (DM). Users might say something along the lines of โPing me when the meeting starts.โ him.
Looks like we donโt have anything at the moment. If anyone has anything async. Please reply in this thread and we can keep the discussion going.
And that concludes this weekโs meeting. Thanks to all who participated in sync and to those that will in the future.
You can see all meetings scheduled on this meeting calendar. If you are new to the Training Team, then come walk through our onboarding program to get to know the team and how we work. And if you have questions, feel free to reach out in the#training Slack channelat any time.
We have two important proposals for this meeting and we would appreciate your help and involvement in this โ we are all in this together .
Proposal for the Activate Live Preview blockBlockBlock 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. replacement.
Weโve made significant progress on the thumbnail generator project, with most thumbnails successfully updated. However, a few content thumbnails still use outdated designs or donโt comply with our thumbnail generator guidelines. If youโre interested in volunteering for this task, simply leave a comment, and weโll provide the necessary instructions to get started.
We need to update all the handbook and course/lesson content. For starters, we need to find and label all outdated content and create a list of all broken links โ this can be great start for new contributors! Just read the handbook and find something that does not sound right. And please inform us! Remember โ if it walks like a duck, talks like a duck โ itโs a duck!
Update for last weeks triage squad
No meeting last week, like the previous week, and dozens of weeks before We need to reactivate this asap.
See Vetting Topic Ideas for step-by-step guidance on vetting topic ideas.ย
We have 2 issues that require vettingย
Contribution Acknowledgement
Badges Awarded
We awarded only one contributor badges this week โ we were waiting for shipment from the wordpress.orgWordPress.orgThe 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/ headquarters, so we gave @ravigadhiyawp the one we had!
Give Props
Letโs give props! Do you have someone from the team you want to celebrate? :tada:
I give props to @devmuhib for contributing last week in harsh conditions.
And finally, to @rfluethiย for very active contribution and help and @psykro for helping us with all the serious stuff behind the scenes. Thank you all!
I forgot to give props and big THANK YOU to @kimjiwoon for active contribution in translation efforts and all other areas he is involved in!
And @jinguyoun โ for reviewing the Korean translations as well.
Project updates
We are actively testing the Polylang translation pluginPluginA 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., so we can fully translate all courses in different languages.ย
We are updating all the handbooks and necessary documents.ย
Working on outdated content and broken links
Upcoming Online Workshops
No workshops are currently scheduled. If youโre interested in hosting an event, please reach out to us.
I just got podcast equipment, so, be warned.
Contributor Updates
Continuing with Tagalog translations on the 2 issues
ย I opened 2 weeks ago โ hopefully it can be publish this week or next.
Open Discussions
This is part of the meeting that resembles the Coffee Hour, but without our faces .
For all the shy people out there
You can see all meetings scheduled onthis meeting calendar. If you are new to the Training Team, then come walk throughour onboarding program to get to know the team and how we work. And if you have questions, feel free to reach out in the #training Slack channelat any time.
The WordCamp US Contributor Day will be taking place on the Tuesday, August 26, 2025! In preparation for the day, weโd like you to share ideas of what contributors at the Training Team table can get involved with that day.
You can read our Preparing for a Flagship WordCamp Contributor Day handbook page to learn more about how the Training Team prepares for Flagship WordCampWordCampWordCamps 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 theyโve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. Contributor Days.
In general, Table leads represent the Training Team through the preparation, execution, and wrap-up of the event. You can read more about Table Lead responsibilities in this handbook page.
Brainstorm
Below are some ideas to kick-start discussions. Feel free to comment on this post with your ideas, too!
This brainstorming is open until July 25th (Friday).
Team reps and table leads will consider all ideas and publish a post with a final plan by 10thAugust.
Experienced Contributors
Review Ready for Review content
Write a script for a learning pathway lesson or other lessons under Ready to Create
Welcome! Please post in theย #trainingย channel or reach out to a team member to help you with contributing. Resources to check outย our onboarding program, and ourย Guide Program.
We have several pending issues awaiting your valuable feedback. Please take a moment to review them and share your thoughts. Providing feedback is one of the simplest ways to contributeโyou just need to verify if the issue exists and share any opinions or insights you have about it. Hereโs the list of issues:
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