Last year, I identified key factors that suggested the features-as-plugins first model was falling apart. A lack of communication, direction, buy-in from core developers, and synchronized development between plugins on Github and WordPress.org were some of the contributing factors highlighted. Features-as-Projects WordPress lead developer Helen Hou-Sandí has outlined a new strategy for the model transitioning…
The BuddyPress 2014 Survey results are in and are now posted on github with graphs to visually represent the data collected from 338 developers in 52 countries. The survey provided an opportunity for participants to post feature requests as well as identify important areas for improvement. When prioritizing new development for 2014, the team will…
There’s no denying that the new features-as-plugins model has super charged WordPress core development. It’s amazing how much has been packed into the upcoming WordPress 3.8 release with such a short development cycle, especially given the fact that WordPress 3.7 was being developed simultaneously. WordPress 3.8 isn’t even out yet, but the plugins included were…