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WordCamp US 2023 will feature a discussion by NASA on the challenges and lessons learned from their web modernization project, with improvements in Lc for developers including Performance lab plugin, web po uploads, Web p format, and fetch priority support.
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- WordCamp US 2023 discussed web vitals, including time to first bite (TTB), largest contentful paint (LCP), cumulative layout shift (CLS), and first input delay (FID).
- NASA's web modernization project faced challenges and lessons learned, including the use of the Horizon design system and user hesitations with basic features.
- The importance of accessibility was emphasized in NASA's web content production, with partnerships for accessibility checking and manual audits for compliance.
- Contributions to WordPress provide personal growth, networking opportunities, and career pivots, with companies encouraged to sponsor contributors.
- The creation of the White House website for the Biden administration involved challenges, strategy development, and prioritization of accessibility.
- Large language models like GPT-4 have revolutionized AI and can generate text, but ethical guidelines and appropriate usage are important considerations.
- Language models increase productivity, expand expertise, and enable ambitious projects, but selecting relevant documents and embedding technology are key steps.
- Concerns were raised about transparency and regulation of AI technology, as well as the potential benefits and personalization of AI applications.
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Welcome to WordCamp US 2023! NASA will discuss the challenges and lessons learned from their web modernization project. Improvements in Lc for developers include Performance lab plugin, web po uploads, Web p format, and fetch priority support. Maint
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Welcome to WordCamp US 2023! Lunch will be served in the sponsor hall. NASA is launching a new WordPress-powered website called beta.nasa.gov. The challenges and lessons learned during the web modernization project will be discussed. NASA's Art program
Improvements in Lc for developers include the Performance lab plugin and web po uploads, which contribute to better performance. The Web p format and fetch priority support improve loading times. Experienced contributors to WordPress, such as Har Shank, Jonathan Destroyers, Fe
Maintaining work-life balance is important, and managers should not deny paid time off based solely on team size. 10up is a company that contributes to WordPress core and uses GitHub actions for dependency review. Justin K shares his personal journey of how WordPress
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Welcome to WordCamp US 2023! The organizers thank everyone involved and give a special shout-out to sponsors. Lunch will be served in the sponsor hall, which is two levels down from the Atrium level. Remember to review the code of
NASA is launching a new WordPress-powered website called beta.nasa.gov. The site has undergone final flight checks and will be launched soon. The challenges faced during the web modernization project and lessons learned will be discussed. NASA's mission is to explore, innovate
NASA's Art program aims to establish a permanent presence on the moon and use it as a launching point for missions to Mars and beyond. The 2023 IDEA Act introduced new requirements for federal websites, including accessibility, visual consistency, accuracy, searchability
The Horizon design system (Hd) was chosen as a fit for the CMS evaluation process. Gut editor's components, modules, and block patterns were used to bring the design system to life. The project faced challenges when users hesitated to use basic
Web content producers play a crucial role in using the design system and ensuring accessibility. They provide support and guidance to users, building hundreds of pages for NASA missions. The technology was relatively easy, but the challenge was the people. Users adapted blocks creatively,
NASA Centers and WordCamp organizers worked together to unify content and users, empowering early users to take on organizing tasks. Over 4,000 users have been onboarded to the new CMS, creating 3,000 new pages from scratch. Additionally,
NASA has an open-door approach for content publishing, with robust approval processes in place before content reaches them. User permission levels limit access to certain capabilities, but anyone can publish and edit their own content. Users are required to undergo on-demand training to familiar
The speakers discuss their approach to accessibility in building blocks and educating content creators. They partnered with Equal Digital for an accessibility checker and conducted manual audits for compliance. They emphasize the importance of accessibility for both external and internal users. There is mention of a breakout
In June, the speaker had chemo and contracted Covid for the third time, resulting in balance issues. They were diagnosed with colon cancer in December 2022 and had successful surgery in January 2023. They are currently undergoing curative chemo
During the pandemic, virtual coding camps were offered and a student named Wells took every class and even did pilot programs. When a grant for the Cancel Hunger project was received, Wells volunteered to help set up the software. Later, she joined the robotics team
Visit cancelhunger.com for information on the project. The goal was to have students lead the project, with minimal in-person meetings. To teach WordPress, start with teachers or educational advisory boards. Use social media to connect with schools and districts. Attend
When creating a curriculum for teaching WordPress, it is important to consider your target audience's age and skill level. Adults can be similar to children in their tech knowledge if they haven't been exposed to it. Utilize existing resources and tutorials that align with
Nonprofits can receive grants that align with their mission, benefiting their community work. Research the benefits of being a nonprofit and available grants. Consider if being a nonprofit or for-profit is more advantageous for your business. Establish relationships and volunteer in the local community
Immersive school with calm k-2 kids and successful instructors. Community involvement helped secure contracts. Offering virtual, in-person, and on-demand paid courses. Goal is to provide scholarships and affordable classes. Can offer after-school programs and 1-on
Web Girl's Code focuses on teaching web development to elementary school-aged children, starting at age 8. They prioritize inspiring and encouraging parents to get their children involved by offering scholarships and funding options. The curriculum focuses on familiarizing kids with the page editor
Apologies for the bright lights. Good morning, Dom. Happy to be in DC, home of the Washington Nationals and Mystics. Birthplace of Bill Nye and the man who invented the Internet. Today we focus on user experience and web performance
Core vitals turned 3 years old and have been important for discussing web performance and user experience. Metrics are essential for measuring and improving performance. Data from the Http archive, Raw archive, and Chrome experience report will be featured. On the web,
WordCamp US 2023 discussed web vitals, specifically time to first bite (TTB), largest contentful paint (LCP), cumulative layout shift (CLS), and first input delay (FID). The TTB for WordPress was 21
Interactivity and timing scores are important for website performance. The F metric used to measure interactivity will be replaced by a new metric called interaction to next paint. The majority of time spent on a page occurs after the initial click, so capturing the full
Approximately 67% of website traffic comes from mobile devices. The top 1,000 sites are accessed at a rate of 82% or more on mobile. Android phones are traditionally less powerful than iPhones. Mobile users consist of approximately 40
Improvements in Lc (largest continental paint) are important for developers. Performance lab plugin and web po uploads contribute to better performance. Web p format and fetch priority support improve loading times. Performance literacy is crucial for understanding web performance and identifying bott
Har Shank, Jonathan Destroyers, Fe Proceed, and Tammy List are experienced contributors to WordPress. They discuss the benefits of ongoing contributions and how organizations can contribute to and grow with WordPress.
Contributing to WordPress has helped individuals pivot their careers and gain new skills. It offers opportunities for collaboration, writing improvement, and building a reputation within the WordPress community. It also provides personal and cultural growth, as well as the chance to travel and connect
Contributing to WordPress provides personal growth, networking opportunities, and the ability to change careers. Consistent contribution requires starting small, setting realistic goals, and avoiding burnout. Pacing oneself and gaining different perspectives are valuable. Both individual and organizational contributions are
Bluehost has a team of WordPress experts who provide guidance on best practices. They have autonomy in choosing their contributions to the community and believe it's important for companies to sponsor contributors. A sponsored contributor shares their experience of being involved in releases and emphasizes the
Efficiency and the ability to know when to build custom blocks or patterns are important. The business case for contributions depends on the company's goals and size. Contributions have helped a freelancer pivot their career and gain real-world experience. Setting up a program for
Contributors in the WordPress project are limited in the number of contributions they can make due to being volunteers. However, many are passionate and want to contribute more. Advice for getting sponsorship includes being present at events, meeting other contributors, doing good work,
Contributing to WordPress is a journey of personal growth and passion. There are many ways to contribute and the 5 for the Future program allows individuals and organizations to pledge their time and resources. Networking can help with visibility and sponsorship, but it's not
We will discuss the evolution of presidential websites, starting with President Clinton's site in the 90s. President Bush's website was HTML-heavy, while President Obama's transitioned to using Drupal. The Biden administration had to start from scratch for their website
The Biden team, familiar with high-profile websites like healthcare.gov, created the United States digital service to prevent failures. They had limited time to create the transition website and brand guide for the White House. Despite time constraints, they made the site accessible.
We developed our website using custom blocks and prioritized speed and efficiency. We created front-end components while simultaneously working on custom post types and plugins for multilingual support. The block editor allowed us to easily construct and edit our homepage, with pre-inserted
The speaker discusses the goal of creating a front-end editing experience that eliminates the need to open the sidebar. They credit WordPress 5.6 for enabling them to build this feature. They also mention the importance of the block API and its impact on customization
The team faced challenges and uncertainties leading up to the launch of the website, but they developed a strategy and contingency plans. On inauguration day, the site was launched smoothly with some minor incidents. The team worked through these issues and had an incident commander in
The beta version of the White House website was launched without the logo, making it less complicated. The transition to a new presidential administration added complexity, but the site was still completed in six weeks. The site relied on plugins and functionality from large projects like
The team worked on a large-scale project to create a government website. They focused on getting the site ready for day one and used Gutenberg for flexibility. The approval process for the design was straightforward, as it followed the design inspiration of the Biden Harris campaign
The administration prioritized accessibility in their work, with clear roles and an expert overseeing it. They focused on integrating accessibility from the start to avoid delays and revisions. The commitment to accessibility extended beyond the White House website to all government websites. Attention to details
To create a good editing experience, understanding the anatomy of the block editor is crucial. The canvas is where users spend most of their time, while the contextual toolbar provides quick access to important functions. The optional sidebar should only be used for non-essential
A dynamic block updates with new blog posts, making it a flexible option. Naming blocks should be generic and semantic, not based on specific use cases. Icons should match the aesthetic of the block editor. The state of a block, such as default or
Every block needs a default state that closely resembles its appearance on the front-end. The editing state should closely resemble the default preview state to provide live feedback to users. Complex blocks may have extended information in the editing state. Consider the design and purpose of
Understanding your past environments and company culture is crucial for work-life balance. Find a workplace that aligns with your values. Leave room for change and adjust as needed. Trust and delegate to others. Bad decisions have consequences but can be learning opportunities. As
Maintaining work-life balance is important, and managers should not deny paid time off based solely on team size. Find ways to allow employees to take time away from work. Don't assume everyone has the same relationship with work-life balance or work ethic.
10up is a company focused on crafting websites, apps, and tools for content creators while contributing back to the open web. They contribute to WordPress core and maintain a suite of plugins. They use GitHub actions, specifically the dependency review action, to ensure
Justin K, a former convict, shares his personal journey of how WordPress and its inclusive community helped him reintegrate into society. Despite facing societal pressures and countless hurdles due to his criminal background, he found solace in WordPress and self-taught programming
The United States has laws that prevent former convicts from working in certain industries and obtaining necessary licenses, hindering their ability to move forward. However, the inclusive community of WordPress has provided acceptance and opportunities for individuals with criminal backgrounds. The speaker encourages education
Key skills in exploring AI include holding conflicting viewpoints simultaneously. The term "AI" has lost meaning, so focus on large language models. OpenAI was founded in 2015, and in 2020, GPT-3 was released, revolution
Large language models like Lam 27P chat are binary files filled with numbers that can be used as functions to generate text. These models can be accessed using a python wrapper called Ll or run as a command line utility. However, sometimes these models
Using powerful compute and GPU accelerators, processing large amounts of data for patents is relatively easy. Good options for running models include ChatGPT, GPT-4, and LAM 2. Google's models are not as impressive. Understanding how
Language models like GPT-4 can generate false information and struggle to identify facts. They excel at generating names, translating languages, and explaining jargon. They are useful for brainstorming and can provide quick ideas at any time.
When using large language models, only a small number of ideas are worth further consideration. Personal AI ethics are important, and guidelines for appropriate usage should be established. Publishing unread text is rude and generating junk content is unethical. AI can be used as a
Language models allow individuals to expand their expertise and act like experts in various fields. These models make complex tasks more accessible and enable users to take on ambitious projects. Language models also increase productivity by generating ideas and prototypes quickly. The ability to build previously impossible
To implement a language model, you search for relevant documents and include them along with the user's question. This approach provides accurate and useful responses. There is room for innovation in selecting which documents to include. Embedding technology allows you to map text to
I wrote Python code to create a plot, customized it to make one element blue, and removed the axis labels. It took about 25 seconds. This approach is also useful for finding and fixing bugs. While the platform doesn't have a PHP interpreter
Reinforcement learning from human feedback is a stage in the training process that focuses on teaching models to generate sentences with the best next word. Open Assistant is a project that allows users to vote on prompts and help train language models. The open source model
Programming is often frustrating and difficult, causing many people to quit. Everyone should have the ability to automate tasks without needing a computer science degree. Language models may help achieve this. There are no known Easter eggs in large language models, but there are interesting
Speaker 27 asks if OpenAI's use of data from 2021, combined with reinforcement learning from human feedback, is a backdoor. Speaker C acknowledges that there is no transparency and frustration over the lack of answers. Speaker 28 expands on
Google's search features lack transparency and can be confusing. The AI-generated search result page provides all answers on one page, eliminating the need to click on links. The ethics of AI technology should be regulated to prevent negative effects on the open web. AI
There is uncertainty regarding ongoing initiatives to regulate AI, with the European Union potentially moving faster than the US government. The field of AI moves much faster than the legislative process. The speaker is open to different perspectives but believes in the personal benefits and potential of
Speaker C expresses concern about running code on their computer without a sandbox. They are interested in using web assembly for sandboxed code. Speaker 25 mentions a cool application called Seth Bot. Speaker C discusses the possibility of buying an autobiography as a chatbot