{"id":6700,"date":"2023-09-05T11:18:43","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T05:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2023\/?p=6700"},"modified":"2023-09-05T19:04:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T13:19:47","slug":"join-the-plugin-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kathmandu.wordcamp.org\/2023\/join-the-plugin-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the Plugin Team at WordCamp Kathmandu 2023 Contributor Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re passionate about WordPress and eager to jump into the world of plugins and blocks, we&#8217;ve got an exciting invitation for you at WordCamp Kathmandu 2023. We&#8217;d love for you to be part of our Plugin Team during the Contributor Day. Get ready to immerse yourself in WordPress development and level up your skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong> Friday, September 8th<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where:<\/strong> Alice Receptions, Gairidhara, Kathmandu. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ukcNUeRn5KgHj6bq6\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ukcNUeRn5KgHj6bq6\" target=\"_blank\">Google Map Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:00 am<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You&#8217;ll Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you get started on this exciting journey of plugin and block development, here&#8217;s a simple checklist of what you should have ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Node version 14.17.0+<\/strong>: Make sure you have Node.js installed on your computer, preferably version 14.17.0 or newer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VS Code or a Similar Code Editor<\/strong>: Have a code editor like Visual Studio Code ready on your computer for writing code efficiently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Git<\/strong>: Git is essential for tracking changes and working with others. 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We won&#8217;t be spending a lot of time on these fundamentals during the session. Instead, we&#8217;ll dive deeper into creating WordPress plugins and blocks, exploring best practices, and collaborating with other WordPress enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Involved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joining the Plugin Team at WordCamp Kathmandu 2023 Contributor Day is a breeze:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prepare Your Setup<\/strong>: Make sure you&#8217;ve installed all the necessary tools and software on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Join Us on Contributor Day<\/strong>: On the day of the event, come to the venue, and look for the Plugin Team. We&#8217;ll be there, ready to welcome you with open arms!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learn and Collaborate<\/strong>: Engage with your fellow team members, work together on exciting projects, and expand your knowledge of WordPress plugin and block development.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamp isn&#8217;t just an event; it&#8217;s a community of WordPress enthusiasts coming together to learn, share, and grow. Don&#8217;t miss this chance to contribute to the WordPress community and boost your development skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And guess what? 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