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WP The Right Way
I’m Tom J NowellAutomattic, VIP Wrangler
So I Had a Problem
“OMG WEHAVE TODO THIS”Jenny Wong
Markdown# This is a HeaderThis is a paragraph, with**some bold text**A way to write formatted text that can still be read
Gitbook.ioOnline hosting for books
Contributing
Making Changes1. Visit the GitHub Page2. Click the fork button3. Make changes4. Click the Pull Request buttonPull Requests easy, and always welcome
AdviceAnd problems encountered
Don’t Announce EarlyMake sure you’ve actually started first
TrademarksDon’t register domains with WordPress in the URL
Examples & Slippery Slopes1. Vagrant2. Mamp3. XAMPP4. ….etc etcBe careful making recommendations
TranslationsPlan translations before they happen
LicensesHaving one is a great idea
$£€CommercialisingState your intentions clearly or people get anxious
Don’t be afraid to askNo change is too small
Current Status
67,000+ pageviews
15 Active ContributorsAnd many more
Most Popular Country: Spain
wptherightway.org
I’m Tom J Nowellwww.tomjn.com @tarendai