Five for the Future Handbook
Now that you are ready to join the Five for the Future program, this guide will serve as your comprehensive resource for navigating the opportunities within the WordPress community and making meaningful contributions that resonate with your organization’s goals. It is structured to facilitate a smooth onboarding of your team into the WordPress open-source contribution environment. We will walk you through understanding the project’s landscape, setting your organization up for success, and utilizing essential resources for effective contribution.
Five First Steps for Five for the Future
First things first, to effectively contribute to the WordPress community through the Five for the Future program, it’s important for your team to get off to a good start. Below are the initial steps for engaging actively and contributing meaningfully right from the beginning.
- Embrace the Project Philosophy and Community Etiquette
- Understand the Benefits of Contributing
- Get Onboarded
- Start Contributing
- Scale Up Your Contributions
If you’re already familiar with this guide and are looking for an answer to a specific question, you might want to jump to the FAQ section or drop us an email.
Understanding Project Philosophy and Community Etiquette
As a new contributor to the WordPress community through the Five for the Future program, it’s important to grasp the project’s underlying philosophy and adhere to the community’s etiquette. This knowledge will guide your interactions and help you make meaningful contributions that align with the community’s goals and values.
Here’s a list of resources that provide insights into the project philosophy and outline the expected community etiquette:
- About WordPress
Learn about the origins, mission, and the four freedoms of WordPress. - The WordPress Philosophy
Explore the foundational principles that drive WordPress development and community interactions. - The WordPress Project Etiquette
Understand important guidelines that all contributors need to follow.
Understand essential etiquette for contributing to the project.
- Community Code of Conduct
Familiarize yourself with the behavioral expectations for all participants within the community. - “Contributing to WordPress” Courses
These two introductory courses are ideal for those beginning their journey into contributions.
Additionally, these resources are available for those interested in digging deeper into specific contributing aspects.
- How Decisions Are Made in the WordPress Project
- Writing in the WordPress Voice
- Basic Principles of Conflict Resolution
You will find detailed handbook pages below that will guide you in setting up your pledge and maximizing the benefits of contributing to Five for the Future. Review these pages thoroughly to understand how to start and advance in your contributor journey.
Understand the Benefits of Contributing Through Five for the Future
Learn how participating in Five for the Future can drive growth, innovation, and community engagement for your organization.
Get Onboarded to Five for the Future
Discover the steps to effectively onboard your organization and set up your team for successful contributions to WordPress.
Start and Scale Up Contributions by following Best Practices
Explore best contribution practices for organziations to ensure impactful, sustainable, and rewarding involvement in the WordPress community.
Five for the Future FAQ for Organizations
Find answers to common questions about participating in Five for the Future, tailored specifically for organizations.
Have a question on setting up a contributor team for your organization? Reach out to us!