In this conversation, Brian and Maciek Palmowski discuss the evolution of content management systems, focusing on WordPress and its community. Maciek shares his experiences with other CMSs like Astro and Statamic, highlighting their unique features and user experiences. They explore the impact of no-code solutions, the importance of community dynamics, and the future of WordPress in a rapidly changing digital landscape. The discussion also touches on the integration of AI in CMSs and the evaluation of different tools for various needs.

00:00 Introduction to Maciek and PatchStack

In this conversation, Brian and Brendan O'Connell explore the evolving landscape of WordPress, automation, and AI. They discuss Brendan's journey into WordPress, the excitement of building and tinkering online, and the integration of AI with automation tools. The conversation delves into practical applications of these technologies, the future of WordPress in an AI-driven world, and the importance of adapting to new trends in digital marketing and SEO. Brendan shares insights on various automation platforms and emphasizes the need for continuous learning in a rapidly changing environment.

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00:00 Introduction to Automation and AI in WordPress

In this chat with Kevin Geary, he tackles the elephant in the room: does WordPress really need another page builder? Drawing from his experience in the WordPress community, Kevin makes a compelling case for rethinking how we build websites, exploring everything from AI's potential role to the impact of different CSS frameworks. Along the way, he shares candid insights about the current limitations of WordPress development and his ideas for moving the ecosystem forward.

In this conversation, Gen Herres, an accessibility expert, discusses the importance of web accessibility for developers, particularly in the context of WordPress. She emphasizes the need for developers to integrate accessibility into their processes from the beginning, rather than treating it as an afterthought. The discussion also covers the impact of upcoming legislation on accessibility standards, the role of AI in coding, and practical steps developers can take to improve accessibility in their projects.

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00:00 Introduction to Accessibility in Web Development

Matt shows me his new AI developer skills and I decide if I should be worried about my career. Recently Matt Medeiros published a long piece about software development with AI, and how it's going to affect WordPress. We discussed that and more in this livestream on my YouTube channel.

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00:00 Introduction to AI and WordPress Concerns

In this conversation, Ian Svoboda, a developer at GeneratePress, discusses his background in WordPress development and the collaborative approach at GeneratePress. He explains the functionality of GeneratePress and GenerateBlocks, emphasizing their focus on user experience for both low-code and power users. Ian shares insights into the challenges of implementing new features, the extensibility of the block editor, and the integration with ACF for dynamic data. He also touches on the future of cloud features and the importance of community feedback in product development.

Brian chats with AI expert and WordPress developer Keanan Koppenhaver about how AI tools are transforming workflows. They explore AI’s strengths, limitations, and practical uses in coding, brainstorming, and streamlining creative projects, offering a framework for gradually adopting AI in tech workflows.

In this conversation, Amor Kumar, a Principal Engineer at WebDevStudios, shares his journey into the WordPress ecosystem, discussing the transition from JavaScript frameworks to WordPress development. They discuss the challenges of working with Gutenberg, full site editing, and the evolving landscape of WordPress as a CMS. The discussion delves into the importance of user experience, the role of starter themes, and the need for better curation of the editor experience for clients. They also chat about the future of WordPress with the rise of no-code solutions and AI-driven platforms.

In this episode, I share my most recent blog post: Another Post About What WordPress Core Should be Doing. There's been another batch of "what WordPress should do" posts this past month. They're all great, but I think there's something missing from the conversation.

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In this conversation, Felix Arntz shares his journey from being a freelancer to becoming a WordPress software engineer at Google. He discusses the importance of WordPress in the web ecosystem, Google's commitment to improving user experience through WordPress, and the establishment of a performance team focused on enhancing WordPress performance. The conversation also delves into the integration of AI in WordPress, the significance of block themes, and the need for standardization and canonical plugins within the WordPress ecosystem.