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Latest Episodes

  • In this conversation, Brian and Brendan O’Connell explore the evolving landscape of WordPress, automation, and AI. They discuss Brendan’s journey into WordPress, the excitement of building and tinkering online, and the integration of AI with automation tools. The conversation delves into practical applications of these technologies, the future of WordPress in an AI-driven world, and…

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  • In this chat with Kevin Geary, he tackles the elephant in the room: does WordPress really need another page builder? Drawing from his experience in the WordPress community, Kevin makes a compelling case for rethinking how we build websites, exploring everything from AI’s potential role to the impact of different CSS frameworks. Along the way,…

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  • In this conversation, Gen Herres, an accessibility expert, discusses the importance of web accessibility for developers, particularly in the context of WordPress. She emphasizes the need for developers to integrate accessibility into their processes from the beginning, rather than treating it as an afterthought. The discussion also covers the impact of upcoming legislation on accessibility…

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  • Matt shows me his new AI developer skills and I decide if I should be worried about my career. Recently Matt Medeiros published a long piece about software development with AI, and how it’s going to affect WordPress. We discussed that and more in this livestream on my YouTube channel. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI…

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  • In this conversation, Ian Svoboda, a developer at GeneratePress, discusses his background in WordPress development and the collaborative approach at GeneratePress. He explains the functionality of GeneratePress and GenerateBlocks, emphasizing their focus on user experience for both low-code and power users. Ian shares insights into the challenges of implementing new features, the extensibility of the…

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  • Brian chats with AI expert and WordPress developer Keanan Koppenhaver about how AI tools are transforming workflows. They explore AI’s strengths, limitations, and practical uses in coding, brainstorming, and streamlining creative projects, offering a framework for gradually adopting AI in tech workflows.

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  • In this conversation, Amor Kumar, a Principal Engineer at WebDevStudios, shares his journey into the WordPress ecosystem, discussing the transition from JavaScript frameworks to WordPress development. They discuss the challenges of working with Gutenberg, full site editing, and the evolving landscape of WordPress as a CMS. The discussion delves into the importance of user experience,…

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  • In this episode, I share my most recent blog post: Another Post About What WordPress Core Should be Doing. There’s been another batch of “what WordPress should do” posts this past month. They’re all great, but I think there’s something missing from the conversation. For the full transcript, which includes a lot of inline links,…

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  • In this conversation, Felix Arntz shares his journey from being a freelancer to becoming a WordPress software engineer at Google. He discusses the importance of WordPress in the web ecosystem, Google’s commitment to improving user experience through WordPress, and the establishment of a performance team focused on enhancing WordPress performance. The conversation also delves into…

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  • In this conversation, Jessica Lyschik shares her journey as a WordPress developer and core contributor, discussing her experiences in the WordPress community, the evolution of WordPress themes, and the unique features of the Greyd.Suite. She emphasizes the importance of full site editing, the challenges of the block editor, and the future of Gutenberg. The discussion…

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Meet the host

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Brian Coords is a WordPress developer, writer, and instructor with over a decade of experience in WordPress, working with clients ranging from UCLA and Harvard to WordPress.com.

His videos are available on YouTube, and he co-hosts a WordPress development show called viewSource. You can also find his writing on industry publications like WordPress.org, WP Tavern, MasterWP, The WP Minute, and his personal technology blog.