Comments on: Wordpress Codex – Its not a playground – It’s the online documentation

By: Elliott Back

Elliott Back — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 16:11:25 +0000

Err, it seems to be working for me! I wouldn’t now why the content would disappear suddenly… but feel free to poke blame at Wp-cache, whose inner workings I do not understand

By: westi

westi — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 16:58:00 +0000

@Matt: Indeed it that his site content is unreachable now – looks like the daily archives link currently works to see the content but not the comments.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 16:04:48 +0000

I think whatever caching plugin he’s using is breaking that entry, because I only see a partial page there and no content.

By: Milk Carton Designs :: Freelance Web Design

Milk Carton Designs :: Freelance Web Design — Fri, 22 Jul 2005 00:38:09 +0000

[...] Elliot Back wrote an entry about his experience with the Wordpress Codex, so I think I’ll join Peter Westwood and write a response, here. [...]

By: Lorelle

Lorelle — Thu, 21 Jul 2005 22:04:01 +0000

Thank you very much for your continued support, and encouragement, the WordPress Codex.

You’re right. It’s an online manual first and a wiki, somewhere down deeper in its soul. With about 450 pages, there are over 100 edits on average every day on the Codex as everyone works to constantly add content and ensure the very best quality for WordPress users. While the registered members numbers in the thousands, about 50 volunteers actively contribute to the Codex on a regular basis. It’s a lot to maintain and keep track of, so the guidelines help everyone stay on track.

The WordPress Codex is tied in very closely with the WordPress Forum, helping WordPress users get the help and support they need. It’s pretty impressive since the whole thing is run by volunteers. And to respond to one comment – NO, not everyone volunteers in life. WordPress appreciates those who do by providing many avenues for users to contribute.

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 21 Jul 2005 22:00:44 +0000

That is too bad he had that reaction. I was very trepidatious when I submitted changes – I knew there was process already underway and read the guidelines many times but knew it’d still take me a while to get the hang of it (I still screwed it up ). I admire the great care taken when moving from the old wiki to the Codex in deciding upfront how things are going to be written.