Rome Core Days 2024We are thrilled to announce that Aruba, renowned provider of cloud services, web hosting, and IT solutions, will join us as a Main Sponsor for Core Days Rome 2024. Their partnership marks a significant milestone for this event, not only because of their expertise and global reputation but also due to their commitment to supporting the WordPress community and open-source projects.
In this insightful conversation, Paolo L. Scala discusses his initial encounter with WordPress while working at the Italian Institute of Astrophysics in 2015. Drawn to the platform’s extensive resources, he eventually applied his WordPress skills to redesign an NGO’s website. Paolo shares his experience contributing to open-source projects, beginning in 2006 with Mambo CMS and later joining the WordPress community during a Contributor’s Day at Yoast in 2022. His advice to new developers emphasizes the importance of attending WordPress events to experience the inclusive and supportive nature of the community.
In this interview, Birgit Pauli-Haack shares her journey from discovering WordPress as a solution for a nonprofit organization in 2009 to becoming a key contributor to the WordPress ecosystem. With contributions ranging from organizing meetups to being part of WordCamp US and the Gutenberg changelog podcast, Birgit’s story highlights her passion for open-source collaboration. She also provides valuable advice for new developers and insights on how to stay updated with the latest trends in WordPress development.
In this insightful interview, Carlos Bravo reflects on his journey into WordPress development, starting over a decade ago when he sought an easier alternative to e-commerce platforms like Magento. He shares his early contributions to WordPress, beginning with the Twenty Nineteen theme, and his impactful roles as a maintainer for the Interactivity API and Editor Tech co-lead for WordPress 6.1. Carlos emphasizes the excitement surrounding the future of WordPress, particularly with projects like the HTML API and Block Bindings API. He offers valuable advice for new developers on navigating WordPress and the open-source ecosystem, stressing the importance of building in public and contributing incrementally. He also highlights the significance of community outreach and suggests that WordPress be introduced in schools and universities to foster the next generation of developers.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to WooCommerce for their generous sponsorship of Core Days Rome 2024! As the world’s leading eCommerce solution built on WordPress, WooCommerce has empowered millions of entrepreneurs and businesses to create, customize, and manage online stores with ease. Their impact on the WordPress community has been profound, enabling users to take full advantage of WordPress’s flexibility to build successful, scalable online stores and businesses.
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Bluehost for their generous sponsorship of Core Days Rome 2024! As one of the most recognized names in web hosting, Bluehost has long been a trusted partner of WordPress since 2005, providing reliable, secure, and optimized hosting solutions for millions of WordPress users around the world. Their commitment to supporting the WordPress project has made a significant impact, helping to ensure that users of all skill levels can easily create and manage their WordPress websites.
A huge thank you to Elementor for their generous sponsorship of Core Days Rome 2024! As one of the most popular and powerful page builders for WordPress, Elementor has transformed the way users design and build websites, empowering both beginners and experts to create stunning, professional sites with ease. Elementor’s innovative approach to web design has made it a favorite tool for millions of WordPress users, providing them with the creative freedom to build websites that reflect their vision and brand. Elementor also offers hosting solutions for WordPress based sites and AI assistant service.
A big thank you to GoDaddy for their generous sponsorship of Core Days Rome 2024! As one of the most well-known web hosting and domain services providers in the world, GoDaddy has been a key supporter of the WordPress community for years. Their commitment to empowering individuals and businesses to establish and grow their online presence aligns perfectly with WordPress’s mission of democratizing publishing and making the web accessible to all.
A huge thank you to YITH for their generous sponsorship of Core Days Rome 2024! YITH is one of the most recognized names in the WordPress and WooCommerce community, offering a wide range of premium plugins that help users create and customize their online stores. Their dedication to providing top-tier WooCommerce solutions has empowered countless businesses to grow and succeed, making YITH an invaluable contributor to the WordPress ecosystem.
A massive thank you to Weglot for their generous sponsorship of Core Days Rome 2024! Weglot is one of the leading translation solutions for WordPress, offering a powerful and easy-to-use multilingual plugin that enables website owners to reach global audiences effortlessly. Their dedication to providing a seamless multilingual experience aligns perfectly with WordPress’s mission to democratize publishing and make the web accessible to everyone, regardless of language, everywhere in the world.