Welcome to another edition of the Training Team’s Contributor Spotlight!
In this series, we introduce one of our many valued contributors and invite you to learn more about their journey.
Meet Muhibul!
Today’s featured contributor is Muhibul Haque. Newly-appointed Training Team Rep A Team Rep is a person who represents the Make WordPress team to the rest of the project, make sure issues are raised and addressed as needed, and coordinates cross-team efforts., Muhibul sees contribution not just as an opportunity to teach, but as part of the continuous learning journey.
Let’s get to know him.
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Muhibul has been fascinated by technology from a young age, leading him to a career in web development. “I first discovered WordPress during my early career in 2011, when I was working in Search Engine Optimization (SEO). While optimizing websites, I realized how important web development skills were, which sparked my interest in exploring this field further. Since then, coding has become my full-time focus and passion, and I’ve been using WordPress for various projects.”
Muhibul lives in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and likes to spend quality time with his friends and family, especially his energetic three-year-old son.
But he’s always on the lookout for community events. In 2023, he attended WordCamp Sylhet, Bangladesh, where he first discovered the option to contribute to open-source. “I took part in Contributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of https://make.wordpress.org/ There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/ https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/. and quickly became interested.”
His developer background led him to consider contributing code: “It wasn’t easy, and I faced a lot of errors along the way. But I overcame those obstacles with the help and guidance of the community. Their support and encouragement were invaluable.”
What drew you to the Training Team, and how did you feel seeing your work reach so many people?
“The Training Team caught my attention because it offered a unique opportunity to learn and contribute equally. My first contribution was as a translation contributor. When my work was approved by the editor, I felt incredibly happy and proud. Seeing my work help make WordPress more accessible to a wider audience was a rewarding experience, and it motivated me to continue.”
“Yes, the Training Team’s GitHub repository was a valuable resource for me. It contains videos that explain how to contribute to code-based projects, which really helped me get started. The Training Team’s Slack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. channel (#training) provided various onboarding documents that were incredibly useful, and guided me through the process.”
Muhibul was recently selected as a Training Team Rep, which he describes as “an incredible moment.” Before that, he filled several other roles, including administrator, guide, and editor, and contributed to the Mentorship Program.
“Being able to take on these different responsibilities was a great learning experience that has helped me grow, and being selected as a rep feels like the culmination of all that hard work and dedication.”
What advice would you give to someone interested in contributing to WordPress?
“Start small and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Begin by exploring the resources available, such as the WordPress contributor documentation, community channels, and GitHub GitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the ‘pull request’ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged be the repository owner. https://github.com/ repositories. Focus on areas that interest you, whether it’s coding, documentation, translation, or support. Don’t hesitate to ask questions or seek guidance from the community—everyone is there to help you grow. Most importantly, be patient and persistent; contribution is a learning journey, and every small step counts!”
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(In)Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the one thing you would like people to know about you?
I’m deeply passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. Whether it’s through contributing to WordPress, mentoring others, or working on creative projects, I always strive to grow while helping others do the same. I believe in the power of community and collaboration to make a meaningful impact.
Which of the skills that you possess was the most valuable when contributing to the Training Team and WordPress?
One of the most valuable skills I bring is my ability to stay organized and focused. Whether working on documentation, managing tasks, or mentoring others, this skill has helped me contribute effectively and meet deadlines.
Thank you, Muhibul, for all your dedication and contributions to the Training Team and the WordPress Open-Source Project!
Check out our Getting Started guide or join the Guide Program for mentorship with an experienced contributor. We’d be happy to have you join us!
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