About WPwatercooler: Dev Branch - Monthly WordPress Web Development Talk Show
WordPress from Install to launch. WPwatercooler's Dev Branch is a live video and audio roundtable discussion from WordPress Web Development professionals from around the industry who offer tips, best practices, and lively debate on how to put the content management system to use.
DevBranch is part of the WPwatercooler Network - WPwatercooler, The WordPress Marketing Show, Dev Branch
Hosted by WordPress developer Jason Tucker, the weekly panel includes the following WP experts as well as over 500 guests since 2012.
Jason Tucker - Podcast host, web developer, and IT Director
Sé Reed - Founder at Kerredyn Collaborative,
Jason Cosper - WordPress Product Advocate
Feedback for our shows can be provided here: https://www.wpwatercooler.com/feedback/
On this episode of WPwatercooler titled “Lies, Damned Lies, and Analytics,” the discussion revolves around the complexities and alternatives to using web analytics tools for website management. The hosts, Jason Tucker and Jason Cosper, delve into the fallout from changes to Jetpack stats, prompting users to consider paying for previously free services. They explore the importance of understanding web traffic and analytics beyond traditional tools like Google Analytics, emphasizing performance, privacy, and the need for lightweight alternatives. The episode is informative for those looking to navigate the evolving landscape of web analytics with a focus on WordPress platforms.
Snow Notes: https://wpwatercooler.com/wpwatercooler/ep481-lies-damned-lies-and-analytics/
Links
Koko Analytics (https://www.kokoanalytics.com/)
Umami (https://umami.is/)
Fathom (https://usefathom.com/)
Plausible (https://plausible.io/)
Also on:
YouTube
LinkedIn
Panel
Jason Cosper
Jason Tucker
8 Apr 2024
EP36 - Digital Spring Cleaning
This month on Dev Branch we will be discussing our approach to spring cleaning, digitally. We explore the world of digital spring cleaning to consolidate and secure digital assets for improved WordPress site management. Dive into the benefits of domain and hosting consolidation, SSL certificate management tools, and the efficient monitoring capabilities of Uptime Kuma. Learn how centralizing website updates and streamlining monitoring can enhance security, manageability, and cost-effectiveness.
Uptime Kuma (https://github.com/louislam/uptime-kuma) (Pikapods) (Yunohost)
Pikapods (https://www.pikapods.com/)
Uptime Robot (https://uptimerobot.com/?rid=08b09698f5e1f6)
Simply Static Plugin (https://wordpress.org/plugins/simply-static/)
WP2Static (https://wp2static.com/)
Panel:
Jason Tucker
Jason Cosper
Sites:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1888308011615987
https://www.linkedin.com/events/7181856349545193472/comments/
https://wpwatercooler.com/devbranch/ep36-digital-spring-cleaning/
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to DevBranch Digital Spring Cleaning!
00:52 The Fun of Discord Communities
01:47 Domain Dilemmas and Spring Cleaning Strategies
02:40 The SSL Certificate Juggle
03:40 Finding the Right Tools for Digital Management
05:41 The Journey to Static Sites
10:44 Consolidating Digital Assets and Web Hosts
13:59 Domain Name Consolidation: A Necessity?
21:36 The Shared Hosting Experience
24:52 The Perils of Neglected Shared Hosting
26:23 Discovering a Hacked Account
26:45 The Journey of Account Cleanup
27:53 Spring Cleaning Turns into Mitigation
28:42 Exploring Old Installs and Security Measures
31:44 The Power of WordPress for Content Management
36:02 Leveraging Uptime Kuma for SSL and Domain Monitoring
41:01 Consolidation and Management of Digital Assets
43:38 The Importance of Regular Maintenance and Updates
45:24 Utilizing Tools for Efficient Site Management
52:40 Wrapping Up: The Value of Community and Engagement
What is WPwatercooler?
WPwatercooler is streamed live and recorded as the self-titled show on the WPwatercooler Network. Our objective with the show since the beginning has been to help people in this industry have a place to hear people, much like themselves, talk about the technologies and methods we all use on a daily basis. We named WPwatercooler to be that, the watercooler that WordPress folks can gather around and participate in the conversation, or just sit back and learn from the discussion. Our listeners and contributors come from all walks of life and all backgrounds. We strive to make this place as welcoming and accessible as we can.
Learn more at https://www.wpwatercooler.com/wpwatercooler
What is Dev Branch?
Dev Branch is streamed live and recorded monthly on the first friday of the month as the developer-focused discussions of the WPwatercooler Network. Dev Branch is released on its own podcast feed and made available live and on-demand in video format on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitch.
Learn more at https://www.wpwatercooler.com/devbranch
2 Mar 2024
EP35 – GPTs Gone Wild
This week on WPwatercooler’s Dev Branch, we’re diving into a hot topic that’s buzzing in the WordPress community: GPTs and their role in programming for WordPress. It’s not just about what these powerful tools can do; it’s about how we, as developers and creators, use them.
Should we lean on GPTs to craft code for our plugins and themes? And when things get tricky, is it fair to ask for a helping hand in forums for code that a machine helped write? Plus, we’re curious – how’s everyone finding debugging when GPT’s involved? Has it been smooth sailing, or are we navigating through a storm?
Join us as we explore these questions and share stories from the trenches of WordPress development. It’s all about learning from each other and figuring out the best path forward in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Show Notes can be found: https://wpwatercooler.com/devbranch/ep35-gpts-gone-wild/
Panel: Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction with Jason Tucker
00:27 - Welcoming Sé Reed and Jason Cosper
01:04 - Discussion on Spotify and data monetization
02:20 - The theme of the episode: AI in the machine
03:24 - The post that sparked the episode discussion
06:12 - The challenge of debugging code written with ChatGPT
07:19 - Discussing the implications of AI-generated code and its impact on forums and debugging
10:01 - The potential misuse of AI in generating code and the role of developers
14:26 - PHP version support and security implications
18:10 - Exploring the practical uses of GPT and AI in development and systems administration
22:14 - The idea of integrating AI with WPCLI for WordPress administration
26:05 - Reflecting on the evolution of GPT's capabilities and the concept of "poison data"
33:37 - The potential for AI to impact the WordPress community and plugin ecosystem
37:50 - Ethical considerations and the potential for misuse of AI in development
41:39 - Closing thoughts on AI's role in technology and community engagement
43:44 - Wrap-up and invitation to join the Discord community
What is WPwatercooler?
WPwatercooler is streamed live and recorded as the self-titled show on the WPwatercooler Network. Our objective with the show since the beginning has been to help people in this industry have a place to hear people, much like themselves, talk about the technologies and methods we all use on a daily basis. We named WPwatercooler to be that, the watercooler that WordPress folks can gather around and participate in the conversation, or just sit back and learn from the discussion. Our listeners and contributors come from all walks of life and all backgrounds. We strive to make this place as welcoming and accessible as we can. Learn more at https://www.wpwatercooler.com/wpwatercooler
What is Dev Branch?
Dev Branch is streamed live and recorded monthly on the first Friday of the month as the developer-focused discussions of the WPwatercooler Network. Dev Branch is released on its own podcast feed and made available live and on-demand in video format on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitch. Learn more at https://www.wpwatercooler.com/devbranch
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