November 19, 2019 — Is there a topic you are itching to discuss but it didn’t make it into the speaker lineup this year? Is there a plugin you just have to tell everyone about? Here is your chance to be a part of the WCUS speaker lineup and make that topic a reality.

November 19, 2019 — For many developers, being promoted into a managerial role requires a drastic shift in mindset. While many programming paradigms do carry over to being a manager, there are plenty of other skills that most developers just need to “figure out.” During this session, we’ll discuss the most valuable tips and tools for someone new to management, including:

– Your responsibilities as a manager when it comes to both good and bad times
– Your relationship with your team and soliciting good feedback from them
– Balancing technical development with team collaboration
– Delivering constructive feedback
– Saying “no”

Whether you’re a new manager, someone who wants to get into management, or a veteran manager who wants to improve your team’s performance, you’ll leave this session feeling energized and empowered to be the leader your team needs and deserves. So what are you waiting for? Your team is counting on you!

November 19, 2019 — In this workshop, we will look at how to use visual regression testing, which uses a headless browser to compare URLs, to automate this process and let the robots do the work, saving you both time and mental energy!

There will be lots of demos and hands-on examples, so you can walk away from the session with the knowledge and tools you need to automate your visual QA testing.

November 19, 2019 — In this workshop, we will look at how to use visual regression testing, which uses a headless browser to compare URLs, to automate this process and let the robots do the work, saving you both time and mental energy!

There will be lots of demos and hands-on examples, so you can walk away from the session with the knowledge and tools you need to automate your visual QA testing.

November 19, 2019 — This talk introduces the fundamentals of automated testing, especially within the context of WordPress. After developing an understanding why automated testing is so critical, attendees will learn how to begin testing their plugins and themes, using features found both in PHPUnit and the WordPress core testing framework, to build and release quality software.

November 19, 2019 — In this workshop, the team behind the contributor day here at WordCamp US will walk you through the various ways you can get involved in the WordPress project. Don’t write code? No problem! Don’t have a lot of hours to dedicate? No problem! There are MANY ways to get involved in improving the product that powers over 34% of the internet, and we’ll help you find the one that’s best for you!

November 19, 2019 — In this workshop, the team behind the contributor day here at WordCamp US will walk you through the various ways you can get involved in the WordPress project. Don’t write code? No problem! Don’t have a lot of hours to dedicate? No problem! There are MANY ways to get involved in improving the product that powers over 34% of the internet, and we’ll help you find the one that’s best for you!

November 19, 2019 — This session will focus on practical tips that attendees can walk away with in the form of a list of tools, software, and techniques. These will be listed in advance online with the URL shared at the beginning for attendees to follow along and not have to write excessive notes.

This session will also focus on removing barriers for starting or running WordPress events when it comes to costs (or other common barriers and challenges). This subject might also pivot perhaps to tips to locating sponsors and ways to get financial support.

November 19, 2019 — This session will focus on practical tips that attendees can walk away with in the form of a list of tools, software, and techniques. These will be listed in advance online with the URL shared at the beginning for attendees to follow along and not have to write excessive notes.

This session will also focus on removing barriers for starting or running WordPress events when it comes to costs (or other common barriers and challenges). This subject might also pivot perhaps to tips to locating sponsors and ways to get financial support.

November 19, 2019 — In this workshop, we will all rewrite our bios. I’ll be helping you with the formula I came up with for over 40 speaker bios I’ve written for WordCamp speakers. You will leave this workshop with a finished product you can apply to your sites immediately.