From her beginnings as a musician and theater professional to becoming a seasoned WordPress developer, Milana’s story is a testament to the power of curiosity, resilience, and staying true to oneself. How a Hobby Became a Career Milana’s journey into WordPress began not in a classroom or a corporate office, but in her free time. […]
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Don’t get me wrong, there is some feeling of desire to head out the door in the morning, make my way to an office and settle in for my work, to then return home once I am done for the day. To interact with others face-to-face, to have a change of scenery that provides the […]
Web browsers, particularly those based on the Chromium engine, are heading towards more stringent privacy controls. These changes center around the deprecation of third-party cookies (3PC). As privacy concerns have mounted, browser developers have sought to provide users with greater control over their data. For businesses, this shift requires understanding the implications and adapting strategies […]
Hey there, I’m Francesca Marano, the Director of Engineering (Learning & Growth) at XWP, and today I want to share with you some insights from some of our fabulous women and non-binary folx here at XWP on their experiences in WordPress. But first, let me give you a little background on myself. I co-led the […]
Watch the Live Talk from WordCamp Asia 2023 WordPress development used to be mostly about writing PHP and sometimes adding in sprinkles of JavaScript. But since 5.0, you can now rarely talk about WordPress development without mentioning JavaScript or more specifically React, the JavaScript library which the Block Editor is written in. So is learning […]
Every XWP project kicks off with a process called discovery, where we map our goals against a solution, explore current architecture, and account for any delivery risks. Here’s why this part of the process is so important if you want to outperform the competition. Success is a Marathon, Not a Sprint Let’s imagine you’re sitting […]
Over the past 11 months, XWP’s work-from-anywhere policy has allowed me to live as a digital nomad, setting up shop everywhere from small Italian coffee shops to white-sand beaches on the coast of Brazil. Here’s how location independence allowed me to build a life that fulfills me. A Passion Uncovered To understand why remote work […]
In recent weeks, we’ve seen a number of thought leaders come out against remote working, claiming it’s a detriment to your personal and professional livelihood. I’ve been remote for most of my career, and after more than a decade in the WordPress community, I’ve seen firsthand the power of collaboration across borders. You might have […]