Year in Review, WordPress 4.9, Progressive Web Apps

Last time we hosted a super interesting Q&A session. This month, join us for what will probably the last WordPress meetup in Zurich this year!

Schedule

The times are just an estimated to give you an idea of what you can expect.

• 18.30 — Doors open
• 18.45 — Opening remarks and announcements (EN) (Pascal)
• 19.00 — WordPress 4.9 Recap and 5.0 Preview (EN) (Pascal)
• 19.15 — Progressive Web Apps: the next big thing? (EN) (Nico)
• 19.30 — Discussion, Open Floor, Socializing
• 20.30 — Finish your drinks :-)

Topics

WordPress 4.9 Recap and 5.0 Preview

Since WordPress 4.9 was just recently released, I'll highlight some of its features. I'll also try to give a quick glimpse at what we can expect 2018 with WordPress 5.0. You might have heard that there's a new kid on the block called Gutenberg … I'll show you what Gutenberg is and what it means for the future of WordPress.

Progressive Web Apps: the next big thing?

EN: Progressive Web Apps (PWA) extend websites with functionality usually known from native mobile apps. They close a gap between the open web and all the app stores out there. With increased browser support now's the time to have a closer look at that technology and to discuss its possibilities within WordPress after Nicos' introduction.

DE: Progressive Web Apps (PWA) erweitern browserbasierte Webseiten mit Funktionen, die man sonst von nativen Mobile-Apps her kennt. Damit füllen sie die Lücke zwischen den App-Store gebundenen Apps und dem Open Web. Mit steigendem Browsersupport ist es nun an der Zeit, die Technologie etwas genauer anzuschauen und die Möglichkeiten in Verbindung mit WordPress zu diskutieren. Nach einem Input von Nico Martin hoffen wir auf eine interessante Diskussion über die Chancen, die Stolpersteine und die Zukunft von PWAs.