{"id":1251,"date":"2016-04-25T12:40:18","date_gmt":"2016-04-25T17:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2016.chicago.wordcamp.org\/?p=1251"},"modified":"2016-05-03T09:30:31","modified_gmt":"2016-05-03T14:30:31","slug":"backward-compatibility-as-a-design-principle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chicago.wordcamp.org\/2016\/backward-compatibility-as-a-design-principle\/","title":{"rendered":"Backward Compatibility as a Design Principle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Boone Gorges\u00a0is a speaker at WordCamp Chicago talking about\u00a0Backward Compatibility as a Design Principle<\/a>. Get to know him below!<\/p>\n

Bio<\/h2>\n

Boone is a core committer for WordPress and a lead developer for BuddyPress. His consulting firm, Hard G LLC, specializes in WordPress development for universities and academic organizations.<\/p>\n

WordCamp Chicago Mini-Interview<\/h2>\n

1.When did you first become interested in WordPress?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I first used WordPress when I was teaching Ethics to undergraduates in the mid-2000s. I had my students use wordpress.com blogs to post weekly reflections, and leave comments on those posted by classmates.<\/p>\n

I started with WordPress development in 2009, when a friend of mine began working on a WordPress and BuddyPress-based project. He was having some CSS problems – a float issue in IE6, if I remember correctly (!) – and he sent an SOS via Twitter. I responded, and quickly got roped into working behind the scenes on customizing the site.<\/p>\n

2.What motivated you to speak at WordCamp?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’ve spoken at dozens of WordCamps since 2010. It’s always been an important way for me to connect the professional work I do for clients with the larger community.<\/p>\n

This is my first time attending WordCamp Chicago. I grew up in the Midwest, but have lived in New York City for the last 14 years. I recently moved to Chicago, and I’m excited to get to know the WordPress community here.<\/p>\n

3.Why do you think WordPress is different from other web platforms?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A couple things. First, it’s ubiquitous – no other platform for web development is as widely used. Second, it’s easy – the barrier for entry, from both a user’s and a developer’s point of view, is incredibly low. Third – and this one follows from the previous two – the community surrounding WordPress is as diverse and interesting as any other community in the software world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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