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Behind the Scenes of My Latest YouTube Video: AI, WordPress, and Late-Night Editing
I’ve just uploaded a new video to my YouTube channel where I test how well Claude Code can build a WordPress block theme and honestly, I’m surprised by how good the results were. The video’s called Build a WordPress Theme with AI, and it follows my process of using Markdown context files inside a project…
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Dancing with AI – Reflections from the Bristol WordPress Meetup
Last night, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Bristol WordPress Meetup, an event that’s quickly becoming one of the most vibrant and growing tech communities in our region. While I run the Cheltenham WordPress Meetup myself, I’m always keen to support other groups, and it was a real honour to be invited to…
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The Power of In-Person Meetups and the Speed Build Challenge
At our latest WordPress meetup, I had the opportunity to participate in a 30-minute speed build challenge. Honestly, it was nerve-wracking, but I’m happy to say I didn’t do too badly! It was a great reminder of how thrilling it can be to put my skills to the test in front of a live audience.…
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Financial investment, community wealth investment, the good the bad and the ugly!
We’re all familiar with the ongoing situation between WordPress and WP Engine. It’s not a topic I’ve wanted to write about, not because I’m undecided, quite the opposite, but because this issue has consumed me, and many others, for the past few weeks. As someone who practises mindfulness, I try to focus on things that…
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I have been struggling with tech this week!
I’ve recently changed my local development setup and I’ll be honest it’s been a learning curve! I’ve had a lot of support from the community though and I’m so grateful for the time given by those who’ve chipped in to lend a hand. Especially those on Slack and in the UK WP Community, changing things…
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My WordPress journey and why it’s time to change
I had a turbulent time in my teens after losing my Mum to an alcohol-related illness when I was 16 years old. To cut a long story short my career started as a trainee chef, hence my passion for creating culinary delights, partly down to my upbringing in the Mediterranean. I’m particularly interested in making…
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