Women in WordPress: Jessica Lyschik  ## Metadata - Author: [[Post Status]] - Full Title: Women in WordPress: Jessica Lyschik - Category: #articles - Document Note: --- tags: [WordPress, Community, WomenInTech] author: [MISSING] source: [MISSING] reference: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0] date created: {{date:YYYY-MM-DD}} {{time:HH:mm}} --- # 🏷️ Title: Women in WordPress: Jessica Lyschik ## 🧰 Action Inbox - [H1] Outline a 30-minute speed-build workshop — context/[03:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=183) #articleseed - [H3] Draft a no-code WordPress quickstart — context/[05:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=321) #articleseed - [H4] Ship a Block Editor learning path — context/[05:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=356) #xref - [H7] Propose GitHub-first onboarding update — context/[07:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=468) #addendum - [H8] Host a documentation contribution sprint — context/[08:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=524) #share - [H9] Publish “Asking better questions in Slack” — context/[09:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=541) #articleseed - [H10] Map WordPress Slack channel routes — context/[09:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=587) #xref - [H6] Create developer extensibility examples repo — context/[06:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=389) #xref - [H2] Share mindset tips for live builds — context/[02:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=177) #share ## 🧭 Table of Contents - [📝 Summary](#-summary) - [📖 Main Content](#-main-content) - [🗒️ Notes](#️-notes) - [📚 References](#-references) - [🗣️ Paraphrase](#️-paraphrase) - [📰 Newsletter](#-newsletter) - [✅ Action Items](#-action-items) - [🧪 Hypotheses](#-hypotheses) - [📊 Methodology](#-methodology) - [❓ Questions](#-questions) - [🔮 Future Research](#-future-research) - [💡 Implications](#-implications) - [🧠 Learning Styles Assessment](#-learning-styles-assessment) - [📊 Accessibility Assessment](#-accessibility-assessment) - [🌍 DEIB Assessment](#-deib-assessment) - [✅ Logical Validity](#-logical-validity) - [🛡️ DARVO Analysis](#-darvo-analysis) - [🎯 Conclusion](#-conclusion) ### 🔗 References - Include links cited in or relevant to the article. ## 📝 Summary - The interview profiles developer Jessica Lyschik and her WordPress journey. - She explains speed builds, mindset, and practical learning approaches. - Stakeholders include new contributors, educators, and maintainers. - Risks include steep editor learning curves and contribution friction. - Bottom line: WordPress enables rapid progress and inclusive contribution. Cite the video. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0) ## 📖 Main Content - Speed builds showcase rapid site creation with WordPress. See [H1], [H2]. - WordPress supports no-code starts and deep customization. See [H3], [H6]. - The Block and Site Editor require focused learning. See [H4]. - Onboarding improves with GitHub workflows, docs, and Slack routing. See [H7], [H8], [H10]. - The community welcomes questions and supports growth. See [H9]. - Contributor entry points include translations and documentation. See references. ([Polyglots](https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/), [Docs Team](https://make.wordpress.org/docs/), [Gutenberg repo](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg)) ### 🗒️ Notes #### ⏱️ [03:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=183) Mindset and process ### [H1] Speed builds demonstrate rapid WordPress execution > [!quote] [Women in WordPress: Jessica Lyschik](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0) by an unnamed author via an unnamed author. Published [MISSING]. Accessed {{date:YYYY-MM-DD}}. > “It's not about winning or losing to be honest.” - Emphasize experimentation and throughput under constraints. [view highlight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=183) #articleseed ID:rw_youtube_601 #### ⏱️ [02:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=177) Trust the process ### [H2] Mindset and practice drive outcomes in live builds > [!quote] [Women in WordPress: Jessica Lyschik](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0) > “Just have fun and like trust the process.” - Normalize learning in public; reduce performance anxiety. [view highlight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=177) #share ID:rw_youtube_602 #### ⏱️ [03:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=208) Speed of delivery ### [H3] WordPress enables quick results without coding > [!quote] [Women in WordPress: Jessica Lyschik](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0) > “it's impressive how quickly somebody can actually implement a WordPress website.” - Showcase no-code starts, then iterate to polish. [view highlight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=208) #articleseed ID:rw_youtube_603 #### ⏱️ [05:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=356) Learning curve reality ### [H4] Block and Site Editor increase learning demand > [!quote] [Women in WordPress: Jessica Lyschik](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0) > “with the block and site editor that you have like a more um even a more steeper learning curve.” - Plan structured curricula; reduce initial friction with scaffolds. [view highlight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=356) #xref ID:rw_youtube_604 #### ⏱️ [04:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=258) Step back for others ### [H5] Rotation creates room for new voices > [!quote] [Women in WordPress: Jessica Lyschik](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0) > “I think it's time that I step back and let other people take the stage.” - Encourage mentorship and opportunities for newcomers. [view highlight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=258) #share ID:rw_youtube_605 #### ⏱️ [06:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=389) Developer power ### [H6] Developers can transform WordPress extensively > [!quote] [Women in WordPress: Jessica Lyschik](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0) > “developers can turn it into something completely different” - Provide extensibility examples with code and patterns. [view highlight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=389) #xref ID:rw_youtube_606 #### ⏱️ [07:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=468) Onboarding workflows ### [H7] GitHub contributions start easier than legacy Trac > [!quote] [Women in WordPress: Jessica Lyschik](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0) > “GitHub is much easier than track like the default system” - Standardize GitHub newcomer guides for editor contributions. [view highlight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=468) #addendum ID:rw_youtube_607 #### ⏱️ [08:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=524) First contributions ### [H8] Documentation and translation welcome beginners > [!quote] [Women in WordPress: Jessica Lyschik](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0) > “Documentation is always needed” - Run low-barrier sprints to grow confidence and context. [view highlight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=524) #share ID:rw_youtube_608 #### ⏱️ [09:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=541) Community norms ### [H9] Asking questions accelerates learning in WordPress > [!quote] [Women in WordPress: Jessica Lyschik](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0) > “never hesitate to ask questions.” - Model question templates and feedback loops. [view highlight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=541) #articleseed ID:rw_youtube_609 #### ⏱️ [09:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=587) Finding help ### [H10] Slack channels route contributors to answers > [!quote] [Women in WordPress: Jessica Lyschik](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0) > “people will point you to the right channel” - Create a routing map for common topics and teams. [view highlight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0&t=587) #xref ID:rw_youtube_610 ## 📚 References - Video: Women in WordPress: Jessica Lyschik. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0 - Make WordPress Polyglots. https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/ - Make WordPress Documentation Team. https://make.wordpress.org/docs/ - Gutenberg development on GitHub. https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg - WordPress Slack guide. https://make.wordp - Summary: In this Women in WordPress episode, Michelle Frechette sits down with Jessica Lyschik, a front-end and WordPress developer at Greyd based in Bavaria, Germany. Jessica shares her journey in the WordPress community, from contributing to the core and building with the Greyd plugin to becoming a standout competitor in Jamie Marsland’s “speed builds” — including memorable wins at WordCamp Europe and Asia. She talks about her passion for WordPress’s accessibility and flexibility, noting how it empowers both coders and non-coders to create quickly and effectively. Jessica also offers advice to women entering tech: don’t hesitate to ask questions, explore all areas from documentation to development, and get involved in the community. For her, growth comes from curiosity, confidence, and collaboration — the true spirit of WordPress. - URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o6MSElwHt0 And we're back with our series of women in WordPress. And my next guest is Jessica Lushek. How are you, Jessica? >> I'm good, thank you. >> It's good to see you. It was nice. I just got to see you recently in Asia. And hopefully I will see you in Europe this summer as well. I'm working on getting that set up for myself. I'm hoping you'll be in attendance also. >> Yeah, absolutely. I mean, it's not that far, so I can actually choose uh going by train or by car. I'm not sure yet, but I will be there in Basel. Yes. >> Good. So, for those people who don't know where you live and what you do, tell us where are you located and what you do with WordPress. >> Yeah. So I'm located in Germany in uh close to Newberg um in Bavaria and I work at Grade as a front end and WordPress developer and I basically um yeah work on the product on the great plug-in and also do core contributions and yeah that's basically it >> and I think people in the WordPress community probably know you from grade and the things you do but perhaps you are now more famous for the speed builds that you've been participating in under Jamie Marsland. Um I think how many have you done now? Three. Four. >> Four. Four actually. Three. >> Three that are recorded and one I did in person at the core days in Rome last year. >> Okay. >> So yeah, I have some sort of history on that. >> Yes, you do. Um the most recent one of course was at Word Kev Asia and it was a clear win for you for sure. Um the one I saw online was against of all people Matt Mullenwag. I don't know. I think you've maybe won every single one of them. You're very focused and very um clear in how you want to proceed with those. But uh very impressive. Yeah, I mean the first one uh against Rich Table last year at work camp bureau, that was the one I was really worried because I knew Rich is very very experienced with the editor and I was surprised how close I got to him. So it wasn't like um okay, I completely lost against him. like I'm so far behind and he's so far at his was his result was a bit more like refined but like not to an extent that it was like oh my god she is such a loser and she can't do anything and from that on I was like okay maybe maybe I can try this again so apparently I've won ever since so >> yeah you've done really well I told Jamie I would be happy to participate because I would happily lose to whoever whoever he pit me up against. >> I'm not. >> It's not that hard actually. It's not that hard. It's I think more of a mindset thing that if you think, "Oh my god, if when I do this then I will just lose anyway to whatever." And I think >> and just have fun, right? >> Just have fun and like trust the process. And it's not about winning or losing to be honest. It's about like okay, how can I get this done within this short amount of time? It's like how far can I go? It's like pushing yourself to see okay what is actually what I'm actually capable of in this short amount of time >> and the real takeaway for people is how quickly and how I want I say easily and I don't think WordPress is easy easy right but I it's not difficult so I think it's it's impressive how quickly somebody can actually implement a WordPress website I once built two websites in one night because I procrastinated so much and had a deadline and and were they polished and were they Perfect. No. But were the were the customers happy? Yeah, they were. And then I mean, I refined them afterwards, right, with their inputs and things. But man, I was impressed myself with how quickly you really can implement a website. So, yeah, hats off to you. Um, are do you have any others planned in the future or are you retiring with your crown on the wall? I'm retiring now because I think I mean the people in in Asia they liked uh they would have seen me uh continue doing the speed builds but I think it's time that I step back and let other people uh take the stage and uh let them show what they can do in 30 minutes. And I think um it's now a good time to like step back for the moment. Maybe I will come back in the future. I don't know yet, but for the foreseeable near future, I'm uh rather being in the audience again. I >> I'm sure you could have an entire side career coaching the next generation of speed build people. >> I have actually thought about this if I should do some kind of workshop or something, how to do this. Maybe maybe >> maybe that could be it could be something fun for sure. Well, why is WordPress important to you over all of the different content management systems you could choose? Why did you choose WordPress? >> Why did I choose WordPress? That's a very good question. I think it's the Here we go again with the ease of use. >> Mhm. >> I think compared to other systems, it's the initial like when you initially come to it, it's not Yes. there you have a learning curve. Absolutely. You have that with every system. But I think with WordPress you can get to um a result much quicker than with any other product because there's a lot of what you can already do without having uh to know how to code. >> This was like in the very very beginnings of mine I would say. But I am a developer so I can often that just go into code and change stuff how I want it to be. But I think from from the usability point of view I think WordPress was and is still a bit advanced even though now with the block and site editor that you have like a more um even a more steeper learning curve. Um but once you understood like the mechanics and how these things work, I think it's just giving you so much possibility and opportunity to create something that you can just imagine and without having to touch any code. >> So I think that's probably the reason why >> yeah I stick to WordPress and still do. I love that WordPress is easy with if you're not a coder at all and that developers can turn it into something completely different and and still use that as the base of the platform. It's very very flexible that way. Fantastic. So for women who are considering a a WordPress career or who are starting a WordPress career and tech career, what advice might you offer to them? But my own experience is like I started out like not trying to be too much into the code itself at first and I think this probably was my own like fault in in mindset and um what I'm experiencing or how I have experienced the WordPress community itself is like um as a women, you are. No, let me start at one again. Um, my experience in the WordPress community as a woman is um it doesn't matter too much if you're a woman or not. And um I think you can just start um like easily contributing by like okay there's something if you want to contribute to the blog and site editor which in my opinion is much easier so GitHub is much easier than track like the default system I think it's easier to start there by commenting by testing and doing things like that and over time just experimenting like what is it that you're very interested interested in. So for me it was always themes because like this was my sort of favorite spot in in the entire thing and from that I progressed over uh to various different things. So I've attended contributor days at work camps and I tested out going beyond themes to I mean translation is the probably the easiest one for uh someone like me who speaks two languages, >> right? Um, but documentation is super important and it's also a huge huge uh opportunity for anyone even if you don't know how to code. Documentation is always needed and also something I think where a beginner could start out to. And the more you work with WordPress, the more you learn about it and the more you can see, okay, maybe it's plug-in development that you're interested in or theme development. And never hesitate to ask questions. And I think the WordPress community in itself is you get a lot of uh you get to know a lot of people that are um happy to answer you any question that you have. And I think >> um I should have started this earlier. I didn't do it too early in the beginning. But the more confident I grew, the know the more I know okay I have a problem with this who how do I figure out uh whom I can ask about it. So uh >> and this is also something you have to learn because like the community is huge. There are many teams. there are many people and it can be quite confusing but just start somewhere and probably someone will nudge you in the right direction. For example, if you ask a question on Slack and it's in the wrong channel, people will point you to the right channel so you can ask there and >> um get the get the answer there. And I think it's just continuously showing up and like getting invested talking to people >> um that can progress your career. >> I agree. I don't think nobody has ever made me feel stupid in WordPress for asking a question except myself perhaps once in a while. I doubt myself, but nobody ever has said, "Oh, that's so stupid. Why are you asking that?" or or just Google it or anything like that. People are always so helpful in pointing you in the right direction. And I think I think you've you've nailed it. It's just it's an amazing community that wants to see us all succeed. For sure. >> Yeah, absolutely. Well, Jessica, thank you for taking some time to chat with me today and share some of your experiences and uh speediness, if you will, about about your journey in WordPress. I really appreciate that um that you've taken some time with us today. So, thank you. >> Thanks for having me. >> It's my pleasure., Women in WordPress: Jessica Lyschik, Post Status, 01k86222jdf0m29g560e90qxvz.