What Is Contributor Day?
Contributor Day is a dedicated event where WordPress enthusiasts—developers, designers, writers, translators, and more—come together to contribute to the WordPress project. Whether you’re a seasoned contributor or new to the community, there’s a place for you to make an impact.
Ways to Contribute
Contributions aren’t limited to coding. Here’s how you can get involved:
Technical Contributions
- Report or fix bugs in WordPress core, themes, or plugins.
- Develop new features or improve existing ones.
- Enhance the user experience of WordPress mobile apps.
Non-Technical Contributions
- Translate WordPress into different languages.
- Improve or create documentation and tutorials.
- Assist users in support forums.
- Design graphics or take photos for the community.
- Organize or participate in local WordPress events.
Why Participate?
- Make a Difference: Your contributions help shape the future of WordPress.
- Learn and Grow: Enhance your skills and gain new experiences.
- Connect: Meet like-minded individuals and expand your network.
- Have Fun: Enjoy a day filled with collaboration and community spirit.
Schedule Overview
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Preparing for the Day
- WordPress.org Account: Ensure you have an active account.
- Slack Access: Join the WordPress Slack workspace for real-time communication.
- GitHub Account: Recommended for those working on code or documentation.
- Development Environment: Set up your local environment if you plan to contribute code.
Contributor Day Teams
When you register for the event, you’ll be able to pick your team. Or you can pick it later. You can even pick it on the day – and, if need be, you can also course correct on the day itself!
You’ll have a choice among these teams:
Core
The core team contributes to the background code for WordPress.
Join this table to write new code, update existing code, or even fix bugs.
This is for you if you know PHP, HTML, JavaScript or CSS – there are tasks for all levels.
Moderator – Arūnas Liuiza
Plugin review
Join this table to keep up with the latest updates, find resources, and learn about any issues around Plugin development.
This is for you if you are a Plugin developer.
Moderator – Paulius Leščinskas
Translate
WordPress is used all over the world and in many different languages.
Join this table to help translate WordPress into your own language.
This is for you if you know other languages and have an interest in translation.
Moderator – Justina Baškutė
Marketing
The Marketing team promotes WordPress to current and future users and contributors.
Join this table to help create and amplify campaigns to support the growth of the WordPress project.
Moderator – Bernard Meyer
Join the Community
Contributor Day is more than just a day of work; it’s a celebration of the collaborative spirit that powers WordPress. Whether you’re attending in person or participating remotely, your involvement makes a difference.