Building Etch: Why Does WordPress Need Another Page Builder? ft. Kevin Geary
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.
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New Accessibility Regulations Coming for WordPress & AI ft. Gen Herres
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.
Gen Herres on LinkedIn
Gen on YouTube
Easy A11y Guide
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Accessibility in Web Development
04:46 Semantic HTML vs. Complex Solutions
09:42 The European Accessibility Act and Its Implications
18:20 AI in Coding and Accessibility
23:05 Automated Accessibility Checks
26:12 Implementing Accessibility in Processes
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Are Matt’s AI Skills Making WordPress Developers Obsolete? ft. Matt Medeiros
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.
Matt's Original Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kkme4p-aoU0
PulseWP.cc - https://pulsewp.cc/
Replit - https://replit.com/
CMSMinute - https://www.cmsminute.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to AI and WordPress Concerns
02:52 Building an AI App: The Journey Begins
06:12 The Development Process: Challenges and Insights
08:58 PulseWP: A Custom RSS Aggregator
12:03 The Value of WordPress vs. Custom Solutions
14:55 User Authentication and Infrastructure Challenges
18:07 The Emotional Journey of Learning to Code
21:09 Choosing the Right Tools for Development
24:11 The Future of WordPress in an AI-Driven World
26:52 Sustainability and Adaptation in WordPress
31:38 Navigating Infrastructure Challenges
32:07 Leveraging AI for Problem Solving
33:56 Building User Interfaces with AI
35:52 Completing Conversations in Coding
36:55 The Evolution of Prompt Engineering
37:55 Creating a Dashboard for Feeds
40:17 Monitoring AI Processing
42:20 Understanding Costs of AI Development
44:27 The Future of WordPress in an AI World
46:28 Exploring Opportunities for WordPress
48:17 Aligning Open Source with AI
50:42 The Role of AI in Job Displacement
53:00 The Future of AI and Profitability
56:23 The Impact of AI on Daily Life
58:40 Learning AI for Future Preparedness
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How GenerateBlocks Adds Modern Design Tools to Gutenberg
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.
https://iansvoboda.com/
https://generateblocks.com/
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An AI Crash Course for WordPress Users and Developers ft. Keanan Koppenhaver
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.
FloorboardAI.com
Keanan on Twitter
Keanan on Bluesky
Keanan on LinkedIn
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