Love for WordPress: Show some real passion for WordPress! Get involved because you genuinely care about the platform and its mission, not just to get a pat on the back.
Solid Coding Skills: Know your web development stuff! Understand the ins and outs of WordPress best practices and coding standards. Aim to write code that’s clean, tested, and easy to maintain.
Eye for Detail: Keep an eye on the little things. Whether it’s fixing bugs, rolling out new features, or updating docs, aim for top-notch quality in everything you do.
Team Player: Jump into the WordPress community! Engage with others, share your thoughts, and be open to feedback. Teamwork makes the dream work, so let’s work together towards common goals.
Patience is Key: Remember, contributing to a big open-source project can take time. Be ready for several rounds of reviews and tweaks before your awesome work makes it into the project.
Stay Humble and Respectful: Approach the community with an open mind, respect the views of seasoned contributors, and be ready to learn from everyone around you. Leave the ego at the door!
Take Ownership: Own your tasks and see them through. Be accountable for what you contribute and how it impacts the community.
Be Diligent and Reliable: Stick to your commitments! Respond quickly to questions and feedback, and be someone others can depend on in the community.
Flexibility is Important: Be open to changes and adapt to new ways of doing things. As the project and community evolve, so should your approach!
Share the Knowledge: Pass on your skills! Help mentor newbies and guide them through the community. Let’s work together to keep the WordPress ecosystem thriving for the long haul.
Principles are based on two posts:
- The qualities of a great WordPress contributor by WordPress Lead developer Andrew Nacin
- Navigating the Community from the WordPress Core Handbook.
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