On Feature Projects and Shiny Updates

At WordCamp Netherlands 2016 I explained the concept behind WordPress feature projects and how they are being managed. Using Shiny Updates as an example, I shared some lessons I've learned along the way. In addition to that, I gave a quick glimpse at other upcoming feature projects.

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1. On Feature Projects and Shiny Updates
2. Pascal Birchler
 @swissspidy
3. Contributing to WordPress Is Fun
4. Contributing to WordPress Is Rewarding
5. Contributing to WordPress Is Tough
6. 272 Contributors to 4.6
7. 4000 Open Tickets
8. Breaking out of the Schedule
9. Feature Projects?
11. Embeds
13. Not Just a Feature
14. MVP
15. Accessibility
16. Project Management
18. Let’s Talk About Shiny Updates
19. Work in Progress
20. It All Began With WordPress 4.2
21. Refining Shininess
22. The Bleak Screen of Sadness™
24. Shiny Updates vs. Embeds
25. The User Experience
26. The Developer Experience
27. Getting Feedback
28. Lessons Learned
29. Feature Creep
31. Communication Is Oxygen
32. Oh, JavaScript!
33. Introducing Bugs
34. A Fresh Focus
35. Shiny Updates III
36. Weekly Meetings
37. More Feature Projects
40. Bright Future Ahead
41. To Sum Things Up
42. — The End —