{"id":4945,"date":"2025-04-03T09:15:20","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T03:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/?p=4945"},"modified":"2025-04-03T09:18:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T03:33:19","slug":"join-us-for-contributor-day-at-wordcamp-nepal-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/join-us-for-contributor-day-at-wordcamp-nepal-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Us for Contributor Day at WordCamp Nepal 2025!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When:<\/strong> Contributor Day is on Friday, April 4th, starting at 8:30am at Kundalini Durbar, Chandol, Kathmandu. <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/WL6VU33c6Suut68r7\">Google Map Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who Can Attend:<\/strong> Every registered attendee at WordCamp Nepal 2025 are welcome to attend Contributor Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Contributor Day?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contributor Day is a one-day networking and collaboration event where WordPress contributors\u2014both new and seasoned\u2014come together to improve WordPress and make it a more accessible and user-friendly platform for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This event provides an excellent opportunity for all contributors to work on various WordPress projects, share ideas, learn from each other, and give back to the WordPress community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Contributing?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contributing to an open-source project, like WordPress, means actively participating in its development, improvement, and maintenance. This can involve technical or non-technical tasks, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Technical Tasks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Test and report bugs on the WordPress core software, themes, and plugins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write and submit patches for bug fixes or new features to WordPress core or plugins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design or develop a WordPress theme or plugin and share it on WordPress.org.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work on the WordPress mobile apps \u2013 contribute to the code, improve the UX and tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Non-Technical Tasks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write or improve documentation for WordPress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help translate WordPress into your local language \u2013 you can translate documents, videos (and\/or add subtitles), for example.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in the WordPress support forums and help other users solve problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help create or improve the WordPress lesson plans and related materials for instructors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute to promoting WordPress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take photos for the Openverse and\/or help curate these.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize or participate in local WordPress meetups and WordCamps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2026 as well as many, many more ways to contribute! Head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/\">WordPress Make Teams<\/a> to learn more about the various teams and what they do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Should I Join?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reasons are countless, but here are a few:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you use (and love!) WordPress like we do, you know it relies on each and every contribution to be the awesome tool that powers over 43.6% of the web. The number one reason to sign up and bring your best is that without contributors like you, WordPress wouldn\u2019t be what it is today.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet other contributors, make new friends, and expand your professional network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your skills for good and learn (or test out) new skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have an amazing time \u2013 get energized by the buzz of the contributor community!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can I Expect?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, you can expect to have a great day while helping make your favorite open-source software even better. More specifically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can expect a lot of buzz. Contributor Days are known to be dynamic events, with energy flowing in all directions!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can expect solid guidance to help you bring out your absolute best!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also expect a variety of options to contribute \u2013 and all the flexibility you need. If you want to contribute with your strengths \u2013 that\u2019s great! If you\u2019d rather pursue a new interest \u2013 that\u2019s also great. You can even move around to different teams during the event!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Contribute?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can contribute in person if you\u2019re joining the event in WordCamp Nepal 2025. We\u2019re all committed to making sure you have a great event \u2013 here\u2019s all you need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Kundalini Durbar, Chandol, Kathmandu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Friday, April 4th, starting at 8:30am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please keep in mind that in order to attend and participate in WordCamp Nepal Contributor Day, you\u2019ll need to have been registered as an attendee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Schedule:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/contributor-day-schedule\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nepal.wordcamp.org\/2025\/contributor-day-schedule\/\">Click here for Schedule<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Prepare for Contributor Day?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some steps to prepare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sign up for a <a href=\"https:\/\/login.wordpress.org\/register\">wordpress.org<\/a> account. This account can be used for all contributing activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/gravatar.com\/\">gravatar.com<\/a> account. If you\u2019d like to use an image\/avatar on your WordPress Profile, go to gravatar.com and create an account using the same email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join the international Make WordPress Slack team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For this, you need an invite. While logged in with your wordpress.org account, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/chat\/\">WordPress + Slack<\/a> page and click the link to receive the invite via email. From the email, log in to the Slack team using your email address in the format {username}@chat.wordpress.org, where {username} is the username you picked for wordpress.org. If possible, pick the same username for Slack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for the #contributor-day channel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019d like, you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/downloads\/\">download the Slack app<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get ready to plug in!\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t forget, bringing your laptop is a must for the event to actively participate in Contributor Day activities.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contributor Day Teams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you join us for Contributor Day, you\u2019ll be able to pick your team. These are the teams for WordCamp Nepal 2025 Contributor Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px\">Core:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lead: Ahmed Kabir Chaion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/core\/handbook\/\">Read more<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:20px\">FSE Training:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lead: Prashant Sinkhwal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.wordpress.org\/block-editor\/\">Read more<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:20px\">Theme Review:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lead: Bijay Yadav<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/themes\/handbook\/get-involved\/onboarding-for-new-reviewers\/\">Read more<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:20px\">Patterns:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leads: Anil Basnet &amp; Mikin Chauhan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.wordpress.org\/themes\/patterns\/\">Read more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/patterns\/\">Patterns Directory<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:20px\">WP CLI:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leads: Nazmul Hosen &amp; Rajan Lama<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/cli\/handbook\/\">Read more<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:20px\">Plugin Development:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lead: Abhishek Rijal&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/plugins\/\">Read more<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:20px\">Photos:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leads: Anil Gurung &amp; Yam Bahadur Chhetri&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/photos\/\">Read More<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/photos\/faq\/\">Photos FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamp Nepal 2025 promises to be an incredible event for WordPress enthusiasts and contributors alike. 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