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  • Dev chat summary for July 29, 2013

    Chat log Agenda Project Status (iOSiOS The operating system used on iPhones and iPads. and Android) Handbook Update GSoC Update REST APIREST API The REST API is an acronym for the RESTful Application Program Interface (API) that uses HTTP requests to GET, PUT, POST and DELETE data. It is how the front end of an…

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  • Recently GlotPress the project behind translate wordpress org…

    Recently GlotPressGlotPress GlotPress is the translation management software that powers Translate.WordPress.org. More information is available at glotpress.org., the project behind translate.wordpress.orgtranslate.wordpress.org The platform for contributing to the translation of WordPress core, themes and plugins. has been improved a little bit. The stringString A string is a translatable part of the software. A translation consists of a…

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  • Hm rosetta says current trunk is 3.7 alpha…

    Hm, rosettaRosetta The code name of the theme for the local WordPress sites (eg. bg.wordpress.org is a “Rosetta” site). All locale specific WordPress sites are referred to as “Rosetta sites.” The name was inspired from the ancient Rosetta Stone, which contained more or less the same text in three different languages. says current trunk is 3.7-alpha-24851,…

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  • Discussing Genericons and Dashicons with Ipstenu and George…

    Discussing Genericons and Dashicons with Ipstenu and George Stephanis at WCSF Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of https://make.wordpress.org/ There are many teams that people can participate…

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  • Two Forum Tricks for Newbies

    Hiya! Mika suggested I post a couple of tips for the new folks joining in the forums. Welcome! Handy tip #1 Kees Meijer (keesiemeijer) built a tool that displays your profile-page in order of activity. This is extremely useful for viewing all your most recent forum posts where someone other than you replied last. You…

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  • Profiles – Weekly Update 7

    Hi Everyone! As you know, I’m working on enhancing profiles.wordpress.orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/ as a part of GSoC’13…

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  • Page, Posts & Custom Post Types

    Migrated.

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  • Contributor Day!

    The forums have a table at the Contrib Day and have begun to take over the forums. You’ll see them running around as “Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on…

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  • Theme Developer Handbook @ Contribute Day

    oK; let’s take some bits of the handbook – each bit should be reviewed for usefulness and accuracy. Keep in mind that we’re aiming for a resource that people can use to check as they develop a theme. Here’s the list of topics – each should get a pass from a volunteer and then pass…

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  • WordCamp San Francisco Contributor Day

    Hi everyone! Handbook Style and Formatting Guide Welcome to the WCSF Contributor DayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of https://make.wordpress.org/ There are many teams that people can participate…

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