November 3, 2014 — In January my team was looking for the best available Node.js content management system… and we picked WordPress! Our clients got all the benefits of WP’s content editing interface, and with the in-development REST API plugin we were able to use that content without limiting any of our other technology choices. This talk uses our project as a case study to share lessons we learned while building a Node client for the API, and why we’re so excited about what the next year holds for the evolution of WordPress as a content platform.

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November 3, 2014 — This talk is an exploration of the importance of APIs both within WordPress and the web as a whole. It looks at the history of the technology and the opportunities that are afforded to us by the upcoming JSON REST API, and the importance of standardized meta data as we create “Web 3.0″.

November 3, 2014 — Lighting Talk:
I’ll highlight the major steps in WordPress’ loading process and shed some light on the various APIs used. You’ll leave with enough understanding to dig into WordPress Core for greater detail and a better comprehension of how its many APIs work together.

November 3, 2014 — This talk looks to tell the story of how the WordPress contributors, making decisions in line with our unique philosophies, were able to implement these new features, in terms of both technical and community challenges. We’re not done yet, and there’s more for the community to strive for, which will involve translators, plugin and theme developers, and core contributors.

November 3, 2014 — Lighting Talk:
After building WordPress sites for many small and medium sized businesses, I thought it would be “fun” to pitch WordPress as a solution for some corporate web projects. I have since built over a dozen websites using WordPress for Corporate America. I learned that the benefits of WordPress seen by corporate clients are different than smaller business clients. Here I share what it is about WordPress that Corporate America with the goal of growing the permeation of WordPress in the enterprise CMS market.

November 3, 2014 — Lightning Talk:
Web accessibility isn’t a collection of check boxes; it’s a way of thinking about web development. This talk outlines development habits for building WordPress sites that provide a consistent and reliable experience for everyone.

November 3, 2014 — Backbone is the foundation of several recent user-facing features in WordPress. This talk will explore how to leverage WordPress’ powerful Backbone view management tools to craft maintainable, modular UI for your plugin or theme.

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November 3, 2014 — During a decade spent as a professional musician, Helen discovered web development and then WordPress, and made a primary career switch. While on the surface they sound incongruous, Helen believes that skills she learned and honed as a classical pianist have translated directly to becoming a leader in open source software development. Join Helen as she takes a look at those skills and celebrate alternative paths into WordPress.

November 2, 2014

November 2, 2014 — Contributor Track: Theme Review Team

The Theme Review Team is a group of volunteers who review and approve Themes submitted to be included in the official WordPress Theme directory. The Theme Review Team maintains the official Theme Review Guidelines, the Theme Unit Test Data, and the Theme Check Plugin, and attempts to engage and educate the WordPress Theme developer community regarding development best practices.