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General History of WordPress

2000-2010

Created by Michelle Schulp

In this Presentation

6 Major Milestones of WordPress History

Pre-History of WordPress.
The conception of, and original contributors to, WordPress.
The introduction of Hooks, Plugins, and Themes to WordPress.
The founding of Automattic.
The introduction of the modern dashboard.
The evolution to becoming a CMS.

2001
Michel Valdrighi announces he is working on b2 Café Log.

2003
Matt Mullenweg announces he intends to fork b2.

They found each other

To build a community

And called it WordPress

https://github.com/WordPress/book/blob/master/Content/Part%201/haiku.md

May 27, 2003
Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little Release WordPress 0.7.

1.0 is released in January, 2004 - Called "Davis"

WordPress 1.2 Mingus introduces Hooks and Plugins

May, 2004
Version 1.2 "Mingus" is released.

The introduction of Hooks and Plugins attracts developers.

WordPress 1.5 Strayhorn introduces Themes

February, 2005
Version 1.5 "Strayhorn" is released.

The introduction of Themes allows users to modify their blog's look and feel.

Principles designed

On true usability

For every person

https://github.com/WordPress/book/blob/master/Content/Part%202/haiku.md

Growing Pains

As WordPress grows past infancy, the developers are still working "day-jobs".
First, Matt turns to hosting paid articles on WordPress.org.
After pushback from the community, Matt acquires WordPress.com.
Akismet is published, but is not free for commercial use.
Automattic, Inc is formed to monetize and fund the project.
Clear boundaries between Automattic and WordPress are worked out.

Committers and themes!

Balance day job with passion

A company forms

https://github.com/WordPress/book/blob/master/Content/Part%203/haiku.md

WordPress 2.7 Coltrane introduces the modern Admin.

December, 2008
Version 2.7 "Coltrane" is released.

With a new focus on usability and feedback, the modern Admin Dashboard, code-named "Crazyhorse," is introduced.

WordPress 3.0 Monk merges WPMU, introduces navigation menus.

June, 2010
Version 3.0 "Monk" is released.

Merging with WPMU, introducing the TwentyTen theme and Navigation Menus, WordPress becomes a true CMS.

Crazyhorse tests best

Please embrace the GPL

Free access for all

https://github.com/WordPress/book/blob/master/Content/Part%205/haiku.md

General History of WordPress

In this Presentation

2001Michel Valdrighi announces he is working on b2 Café Log.

2003Matt Mullenweg announces he intends to fork b2.

They found each other

To build a community

And called it WordPress

May 27, 2003Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little Release WordPress 0.7.

May, 2004Version 1.2 "Mingus" is released.

February, 2005Version 1.5 "Strayhorn" is released.

Principles designed

On true usability

For every person

Growing Pains

Committers and themes!

Balance day job with passion

A company forms

December, 2008Version 2.7 "Coltrane" is released.

June, 2010Version 3.0 "Monk" is released.

Crazyhorse tests best

Please embrace the GPL