From idea to Approval: My Journey with WordPress.org Theme & Plugin Development

In this session, I will walk through my personal journey of developing and publishing themes and plugins on WordPress.org. The talk will cover how I got started, the challenges I faced during development and submission, and the lessons I learned while navigating WordPress guidelines and standards.

I will also share practical insights into structuring a plugin or theme, common mistakes to avoid during the review process, and tips for developers who want to publish their own work on WordPress.org. Additionally, I’ll briefly discuss how contributing to the WordPress ecosystem can help build credibility, improve skills, and open up professional opportunities.

The goal of this talk is to provide a realistic, experience-based perspective that can guide and motivate aspiring WordPress developers.