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.

In this conversation, Jessica Lyschik shares her journey as a WordPress developer and core contributor, discussing her experiences in the WordPress community, the evolution of WordPress themes, and the unique features of the Greyd.Suite. She emphasizes the importance of full site editing, the challenges of the block editor, and the future of Gutenberg. The discussion also touches on the impact of social media on blogging and concludes with where to find Jessica online.

In this conversation, Matt Medeiros, a prominent figure in the WordPress and podcasting communities, shares his journey and insights into content creation, the evolution of podcasting, and the importance of human connection in media. He discusses the challenges of monetization, the role of platforms like YouTube, and the significance of owning one's content in an increasingly centralized digital landscape. The conversation also touches on the skills required for effective interviewing and the future trends in podcasting and WordPress.

We discuss Fabian's journey in the WordPress ecosystem, his role at 10up, and the evolution of the Gutenberg block editor. We explore the balance between client work and open source contributions, the impact of the block editor on web development, and the challenges faced in block development. The discussion also touches on the future of navigation menus in WordPress and the optimism surrounding Gutenberg's progress.

Mike tells me about his extensive journey in the WordPress ecosystem, from a designer to a product builder with OllieWP. We cover the importance of design in WordPress themes, the shift towards full site editing, the value of patterns and pattern libraries, responsive design controls, and more.