Wpwatercooler - Weekly Wordpress

On this episode of WPwatercooler titled “Gutenberg It’s Complicated,” the panel discusses the complexities and challenges faced by contributors to the Gutenberg project, focusing on a tweet by Ari, a longtime contributor who expressed his frustration with the increasing complexity of the codebase. Ari’s difficulties, after returning from a break, in understanding the evolved code highlights a broader issue with the accessibility of the project to both new and returning contributors. The discussion touches on the need for better inline documentation, the rapid pace of updates, and the broader implications of these challenges for the WordPress community. Additionally, the episode features insights on how these internal challenges affect the overall usability and developer experience within the WordPress ecosystem. Show Notes: https://wpwatercooler.com/wpwatercooler/ep482-gutenberg-its-complicated/ Panel Courtney Robertson Jason Cosper Jason Tucker Sé Reed YouTube Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:35 Introducing