April 21, 2026 — Learn how a WordPress release comes together through the journeys of past release leaders. From planning to execution, this panel offers practical insights into the process. Understand the challenges, collaboration, and impact behind every release.

July 25, 2025 — In this insightful session recorded during a local WordPress Meetup, Krupa Nanda walks attendees through the process of contributing to the WordPress Testing Team. Whether you’re a developer, tester, or someone new to contributing, this session offers a clear, hands-on guide to getting started with testing WordPress releases, reporting issues, and improving the software’s overall quality.

Krupa Nanda covers:

1. The role of the WordPress Testing Team

2. How to set up a testing environment

3. Participating in release testing and test scrub sessions

4. Submitting feedback and bug reports effectively

Tips for new contributors

This session is a valuable resource for anyone looking to contribute to the WordPress project in a meaningful way, even without writing code.

Presentation Slides »