🇵🇭 WordCamp Iloilo 2023

Unleashing the Magic of Coding: A Journey into the World of Algorithms and Creativity!

Part 2: Design

Prepare for an unforgettable and action-packed KidsCamp at WordCamp Iloilo 2023! Led by JC Palmes and Spencer Ravago, this immersive experience is designed to captivate young minds and unlock the wonders of coding. From the fundamentals to the vast realm of possibilities, JC and Spencer will guide participants through an exciting journey, igniting a deep-seated passion for programming and inspiring them to become the future tech wizards of tomorrow. Join us for an exhilarating exploration where kids will discover the magic of coding and unleash their creativity in the world of technology.

Unleashing the Magic of Coding: A Journey into the World of Algorithms and Creativity!

Part 1: Coding

Prepare for an unforgettable and action-packed KidsCamp at WordCamp Iloilo 2023! Led by JC Palmes and Spencer Ravago, this immersive experience is designed to captivate young minds and unlock the wonders of coding. From the fundamentals to the vast realm of possibilities, JC and Spencer will guide participants through an exciting journey, igniting a deep-seated passion for programming and inspiring them to become the future tech wizards of tomorrow. Join us for an exhilarating exploration where kids will discover the magic of coding and unleash their creativity in the world of technology.

This talk will focus on WordPress’ history, where it started, how it developed and progressed, and where it’s heading in the future. Reflecting on the immense growth of a “simple blogging tool” that has turned into the website building behemoth occupying more than 45% of the internet today.

In this talk, Le-an will show content creators how to take their content creation to the next level with the help of ChatGPT. As AI technology continues to advance, it’s time to embrace it as a superpower rather than fearing it as a replacement. With the right prompts and guidance, ChatGPT can help content creators generate ideas, write blog posts, social media posts, emails, and more in their own unique voice.

Le-an will share her personal experiences using ChatGPT to create content for her business, as well as case studies of successful content creation with ChatGPT. She will also provide practical tips and best practices for using ChatGPT effectively and efficiently, and how to integrate it into your content creation workflow.

If you’re a content creator looking to level up your content game and stay ahead of the curve, this speech is not to be missed. You’ll walk away with a new perspective on AI and a new superpower to help you create better, faster, and more efficiently than ever before.

I am from the generation that grew up without the internet, then entered adulthood with the growth of the web, and worked with the boom and the crash of the World Wide Web.

Today, many children do not know a world without Google, without touchscreens, without automation, without social media.

Do we, as parents, shield them from having a presence on the internet? Or is it our responsibility to hold their hand, and guide them into the future? Safely, responsibly, and kindly online? Is it even possible?

I will talk about how to monitor your child online, how to teach them to post responsibly, and how to manage their time and focus when playing games and recording for a YouTube channel. I will also talk about how to use their WordPress blog as a future online portfolio, and how to manage their time online without compromising their homework.

These social media accounts and blogs will serve as a diary of sorts when your kids are too young to post for themselves. It is a record of what they did through the eyes of their parents, and eventually, their parents can turn over these accounts to their child when they turn 13, or when they can show that they are responsible enough to handle their own presence online.

At least once a week, I tell my wife, when our son does something funny, “You should post that.” And so we do!

The importance of site structure and how to improve it.

WordPress aims to democratize publishing which got me thinking, what if a non-coder like myself could ever contribute to WordPress Core. Since the inception of this idea, I began working closely with the Core Team as well Design and Accessibility. Completing tasks such as testing, updating documentation, administrative work including leading a bug-scrub or bug-gardening are all great examples of contributions that don’t necessarily require you to know ‘how to code’. In this talk, I try to paint a picture of an universe where WordPress can thrive with contributions from con-coders and folks such as you and me. I also try to justify the significance of No-code contributions to WordPress and how it is powering the project.

1.) Present the importance and significance of certification on today’s job market specifically on mid-senior level roles. The presentation will also highlight the importance of certification in updating or upskilling.
2.) Present how DevOps contributes to the growing IT industry and its impact in operations of modern infrastructure.

Ways to inspire and encourage young people to pursue careers in tech and strategies for supporting and nurturing their development.

While it’s true that content is king, structured data is the search engines’ native language. Developers who use structured data markups give their website – or their client’s website – an advantage in ranking better and faster in organic search, especially with the recent AGI (Articificial Generative Intelligence) search evolution.

Outline:
I. What is Structured Data?
• The importance of structured data in semantic SEO
• How to dominate organic search with semantic SEO using structured data markup

II. Structured Data Case Study
• Business Page Case Study: from page 6 to page 1 on Google Search

III. How to Generate Structured Data Markups for WordPress
• Plugins
• Google’s Structured Data Markup Helper
• ChatGPT

IV. Top Most Important Structured Data Markups
• Schema markups for business
• Schema markups for blogs

V. Other Tools and Resources

CircleCI is a popular CI/CD tool that can be used to automate the building, testing, and deployment of WordPress applications. This topic will explore how to use CircleCI to streamline WordPress development processes and increase efficiency. We’ll cover setting up a CircleCI pipeline for WordPress, including building and testing WordPress code, managing dependencies, and deploying updates to production environments. We’ll also discuss best practices for using CircleCI with WordPress, such as version control and code review workflows, and integrating with popular WordPress plugins and themes. Whether you’re a WordPress developer looking to automate your workflow or a business owner seeking to improve website performance, this topic will provide practical insights into using CircleCI for WordPress CI/CD.

“From Fresh Grad to Professional: A Guide to Choosing Between Freelance and Employment in IT” provides valuable insights and guidance to recent graduates entering the field of Information Technology (IT) by exploring the decision-making process between pursuing freelance work or traditional employment. This comprehensive guide examines the advantages and considerations of each path, empowering individuals to make informed choices that align with their career goals, work preferences, and desired work-life balance in the dynamic IT industry.

The Block Editor has been one of the most controversial and game-changing shifts in how people use WordPress. While some have found this change challenging, recent updates have brought Gutenberg leaps and bounds forward.

To complement Gutenberg, Stackable – Website Builder for WordPress builds on what the core WordPress editor can do by letting users have access to familiar and easy-to-use page-building features within the WordPress Block Editor.

In this talk, Benjamin will show a new page-building experience with Gutenberg, and he will demonstrate why starting the shift to the new WordPress Editor is a step in the right direction.

In an era dominated by rapid technological advancements, it’s crucial for leaders and change-makers to effectively combine their spiritual values with innovative solutions to create meaningful, purpose-driven initiatives. The WordCamp presentation, “Connecting to Source: How To Grow Tech-Based Movements That Fulfill and Matter,” explores the intersection of faith and technology, providing valuable insights and strategies for devs, entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders seeking to make a positive impact on the world.

During this talk, WordCamp participants will delve into the following key areas:

1. Embracing the synergy between faith and technology: Understand the significance of integrating spiritual principles with cutting-edge technology to develop initiatives that resonate with today’s global audience.

2. Identifying transformative tech opportunities: Learn how to recognize and leverage technology to create powerful, faith-driven movements that foster meaningful connections and drive positive change.

3. Cultivating a diverse and inclusive tech-based community: Discover effective techniques for building and nurturing a supportive network of individuals who share a common passion for innovation and spirituality.

4. Navigating ethical challenges in technology: Gain insights into the potential ethical dilemmas and challenges that may arise in tech-based initiatives and learn how to address them in a manner that upholds your spiritual values and integrity.

5. Ensuring sustainability and scalability: Uncover best practices for designing and implementing tech-based movements that can adapt, evolve, and grow over time, securing long-term success and continued relevance.

By attending the “Connecting to Source: How To Grow Tech-Based Movements That Fulfill and Matter” WordCamp presentation, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and inspiration to successfully merge faith and technology, paving the way for lasting change and a better, more connected world.