{"id":2938,"date":"2022-08-30T14:15:46","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T08:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2022\/?p=2938"},"modified":"2022-08-30T14:15:46","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T08:30:46","slug":"some-things-to-know-before-contributing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2022\/some-things-to-know-before-contributing\/","title":{"rendered":"Some things to know before Contributing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WordCamp Kathmandu 2022<\/strong> is imminent, and <a href=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2022\/contributor-day\/\">contributor day<\/a> is just around the corner,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top WordPress professionals are gonna share their experience and help us to learn, grow and contribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All you need is an inquisitive attitude and a desire to learn. With that said, it always helps to come prepared. Like the old saying goes &#8211; it is better to spend time sharpening the axe, than it is to cut a tree with a dull blade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So to let you in a little secret (<em>not so secret<\/em>) &#8211; here are the things you will want to know before going into the Contributor Day sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have 10 different teams and you can join any of them. But, we would like to request you to be prepared so that we can contribute more and more within the allocated time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You need to bring your own laptop and charger to attend and contribute. We\u2019ll provide reliable internet connection and charging ports.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Setup <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/WordPress\/wordpress-develop\">WordPress Develop<\/a> locally. You need,\u00a0<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/nodejs.org\/en\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Node.js<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.docker.com\/products\/docker-desktop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Docker<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information about installation is described <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/WordPress\/wordpress-develop#getting-started\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documentation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Check the documentation issue in GitHub <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/WordPress\/Documentation-Issue-Tracker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress Documentation Issues Tracker<\/a>.<\/li><li>Find the documentation issue you can contribute via writing, editing or proofreading.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information about the documentation can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/docs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meta:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Check WordPress.org website and find if there is any issue, areas of improvement or anything related to it.\u00a0<\/li><li>Learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/meta.trac.wordpress.org\/newticket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create tickets<\/a> for meta and how to check the <a href=\"https:\/\/meta.trac.wordpress.org\/report\/1\">active tickets<\/a>.<\/li><li>Find the tickets where you can contribute.\u00a0<\/li><li>Learn how to use GitHub and create <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/core\/handbook\/tutorials\/working-with-patches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">patches<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can learn more about the Meta team <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/meta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A fresh WordPress installation. See <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.wordpress.org\/tutorial\/how-to-install-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to install WordPress<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Install IDE like Sublime Text Editor, VS Code Editor, etc.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are going to have a full day workshop in building a plugin. So, learn what a plugin is and the importance of it. You can learn more about the Plugins team <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Polyglots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/login.wordpress.org\/register?locale=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create an account<\/a> in WordPress.org\u00a0<\/li><li>Read some <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/meta\/handbook\/tutorials-guides\/translations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FAQs<\/a> about polyglots.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about the Polyglots team <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/polyglots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you interested in giving answers in the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support forum<\/a>? Then this might be the best place for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Find questions you can answer.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Check other replies and see the process of reply messages.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See more about the support team <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Themes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Install WordPress and <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/article\/debugging-in-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enable debugging mode<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Install and activate <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/theme-check\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">theme check<\/a> plugin.<\/li><li>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/themes\/handbook\/review\/required\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">theme requirements<\/a> guideline.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can learn more about the themes team <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learn WordPress<\/a> site.\u00a0<\/li><li>Read this <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/training\/handbook\/getting-started\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">handbook<\/a> on how to get started in the training team.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more about the training team <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photos:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Take a photo and <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/photos\/submit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">submit<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Read about the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/photos\/guidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guidelines<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can learn more about the photos team <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patterns:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Create a pattern and submit it <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/patterns\/new-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li>Check the patterns <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">directory<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, there\u2019s plenty of room for everyone. We\u2019re looking forward to seeing all the new faces, as well as familiar ones. If you haven\u2019t registered &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2022\/contributor-day-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register now<\/a>, and we hope to<br>see you all this Sunday (August 4th 2022).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WordCamp Kathmandu 2022 is imminent, and contributor day is just around the corner, Top WordPress professionals are gonna share their experience and help us to learn, grow and contribute. All you need is an inquisitive attitude and a desire to learn. With that said, it always helps to come prepared. 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