16th Zagreb WordPress Meetup (Virtual)

Welcome to the virtual 16th Zagreb WordPress Meetup! Whether you're a seasoned developer, a beginner, or just passionate about WordPress, this gathering is the perfect opportunity to learn, connect, and share knowledge with fellow enthusiasts.

To attend, you'll need the Skype client, and the link will be provided once you RSVP for the event. Registration is required (and free) via meetup.com.

Two JetBrains licenses are up for grabs as prizes!

We look forward to a great evening of learning and collaboration in a remote international environment!

Agenda

17:00 - 17:10 - Hello 👋🏻
17:10 - 17:35 - Block Bindings - Jonathan Bossenger
17:40 - 18:05 - WordPress gems for developers - Milana Cap

18:10 - time to recognize first lucky attendee who will receive an annual personal subscription to his/her favorite JetBrains IDE

18:15 - 18:40 Headless WordPress - Marko Banušić
18:45 - 19:10 Implementacija AI alata u web dizajn proces - Milan Milićev

19:15 - time to recognize second lucky attendee who will receive an annual personal subscription to his/her favorite JetBrains IDE

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Jonathan Bossenger, Automattic
Block Bindings: The (Almost) No-Code Way to Map Custom Fields to Your Block Theme Template

Jonathan Bossenger is a developer, writer, and educator from Cape Town, South Africa, with a strong passion for open-source software. He currently works at Automattic, where he contributes as a full-time member of the WordPress Training Team, helping to create and deliver educational content for WordPress users and developers.

Jonathan is always exploring new tools and technologies, and he's currently learning Godot, an open-source game engine, to expand his skill set. When he's not coding or educating, he loves sharing his knowledge with others, especially in building developer-focused content for Learn WordPress.

As a fun fact, Jonathan once baked cakes for money! Now, he will be presenting to the Zagreb Wordpress Meetup community group The (Almost) No-Code Way to Map Custom Fields to Your Block Theme Template.

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Milana Cap, XWP
WordPress gems for devs: Fresh new features you'll actually want to use

Milana Cap is a self-taught WordPress/PHP engineer with over a decade of experience in the WordPress ecosystem. She started learning PHP in 2008 and WordPress in 2009, working as a freelance WordPress theme developer since 2010.

Milana has been a full-stack engineer since 2011 and a full-time WordPress theme developer and project lead since 2015. Specializing in back-end development and third-party API integrations, Milana is also a lead contributor to the WordPress Documentation team, actively contributing to WordPress core, translations, and plugin reviews. She organizes WordCamp Europe, speaks at tech conferences and meetups, and runs WordPress development workshops for the local community.

Milana will be presenting at this meetup on "WordPress Gems for Devs: Fresh New Features You'll Actually Want to Use."

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Marko Banušić, Telegram Media Group
Headless WordPress in action

Marko Banušić is a lead developer at Telegram Media Group, where he oversees all software development activities, including the management of major web portals like **Net.hr** and **Telegram.hr**, both built on WordPress. Marko is passionate about learning new technologies and exploring innovative approaches to web development.

He is a strong advocate for JavaScript and dynamic user experiences, emphasizing how frameworks like Vue.js can simplify the creation of interactive applications and improve code maintainability.

In his upcoming presentation at this meetup, "Headless WordPress in Action", Marko will dive into the powerful concept of headless WordPress. He will demonstrate how separating the front-end and back-end of WordPress allows developers to build highly flexible and scalable websites using modern technologies, while still benefiting from WordPress's robust content management capabilities.

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Milan Milićev, LevelUp
Implementacija AI alata u web dizajn proces

Milan Milićev is a highly skilled web designer and digital marketing expert with over 20 years of experience in website development. He is the founder of LevelAp Digital, a web design agency, and LevelAp, an educational platform for web design.

Milan is also an active member of the WordPress community in Serbia and the official organizer of the Elementor Meetup in Serbia. Throughout his career, Milan has designed and developed over 400 websites, each tailored to the unique needs of his clients. He is passionate about creating visually stunning and user-friendly web experiences. Beyond his professional work, Milan is a sought-after speaker and educator, having delivered numerous workshops and lectures on web design and digital marketing.

At this meetup, Milan will be presenting "How to Implement AI Tools in the Web Design Process", sharing his insights on how artificial intelligence can enhance the design workflow, improve efficiency, and help designers create more innovative and effective websites. Whether you're a seasoned designer or a beginner, Milan's session promises valuable insights into the future of web design with AI.

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Enjoy the meetup, and let's make the most of this opportunity to grow together!