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In this episode of The WP Minute+ podcast, Matt Medeiros welcomes Brian Coords back to discuss his experiences at Automattic and WooCommerce. They explore the current state of WordPress, the importance of cohesion within the platform, and the role of community feedback in shaping its future. Brian shares insights on the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in e-commerce, the introduction of the MCP (Model Context Protocol), and the marketing strategies being employed to position WooCommerce against competitors like Shopify. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between teams and the significance of community contributions in driving innovation within WooCommerce.

Takeaways:

• Brian says working at Automattic is impactful and collaborative.
• Cohesion in WordPress is essential for its future.
• AI is becoming a necessary tool in e-commerce.
• MCP offers a new way to interact with WooCommerce.
• Natural language processing can simplify e-commerce tasks.
• WooCommerce is focusing on extensibility and customization.
• Gutenberg improvements are crucial for WooCommerce’s ease of use.
• Community contributions enhance WooCommerce’s functionality.
• Engaging with the community helps identify pain points.

Important Links:

• Brian Coords’ website
• WooCommerce Developer Blog
• Connect with Brian: LinkedIn
• The WP Minute+ Podcast: thewpminute.com/subscribe