We\u2019re delighted to see that you\u2019re interested in joining Contributor Day at WordCamp US 2024!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When:<\/strong> Contributor Day is on Tuesday, September 17, starting at 9:00 am, and ending at 5:00 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who can attend:<\/strong> Please sign up in advance via this form<\/a>. All are welcome at WCUS 2024 Contributor Day, regardless of whether or not you are a ticketed WCUS attendee. Didn’t sign up? That’s ok, you can still come!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Below you can find all the information you need for a successful Contributor Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contributor Day brings WordPress users together to contribute to the WordPress open source project. WordPress is created and maintained by people like you<\/strong>. You can make a difference, even in just one day. Contributor Day activities include translating, writing documentation, fixing bugs, testing, and so much more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If this is your first time contributing, don\u2019t worry! Read on so you\u2019re prepared to make the most of the day. Contributor Day offers you an opportunity to learn how to contribute to WordPress, sharpen your skills by collaborating with other members of the community, get to know us a little more, and have an all-around great time. It\u2019s a day of fun and connection, but you might still be asking yourself\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contributing<\/a> 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 Technical tasks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Non-technical tasks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2026 as well many, many more ways to contribute! Head over to https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/<\/a> to learn more about the various teams and what they do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The reasons are countless, but here are a few: <\/p>\n\n\n\n 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% of the web. The number one reason to sign up and bring your best is because without contributors like you, WordPress wouldn\u2019t be what it is today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But there\u2019s more, of course! You also get to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n 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 There are two ways to connect. You can contribute in person (if you\u2019re joining the event in Portland) or remotely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re joining us in person, thank you for stepping up to bring your best to the table, literally! 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 Please keep in mind that in order to attend and participate in WordCamp US Contributor Day, you\u2019ll need to sign up via the form below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please plan to arrive a few minutes before before the designated start time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you for joining us even though you cannot make it to Contributor Day in-person!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n\n
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