Matt Mullenweg Discusses the Future of the Open Web at WP Engine’s DE{CODE} Developer Conference

WordPress Co-founder Matt Mullenweg recently shared his vision for the future of the open web at WP Engine’s DE{CODE} Developer Conference. The conference, which was held virtually this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, brought together developers from around the world to discuss and explore WordPress development best practices.

Mullenweg discussed how he believes that WordPress will continue to be a leader in powering websites on the open web. He noted that WordPress is currently used by more than 40% of all websites worldwide and has been growing steadily since its launch in 2003. He also highlighted some of the recent advancements made by WordPress such as Gutenberg Blocks, which allow users to easily create content without having any coding knowledge.

In addition, Mullenweg discussed how he sees an opportunity for WordPress to become even more powerful with new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). He believes these technologies can help make it easier for people to build their own sites without needing technical expertise or expensive software tools. Additionally, AI and ML could enable better search engine optimization (SEO), allowing businesses to reach more potential customers online through organic search results.

Mullenweg also spoke about how he envisions a future where developers are able to collaborate across different platforms using APIs (application programming interfaces). This would allow them to quickly develop applications that work seamlessly across multiple devices and operating systems while still maintaining security standards set by each platform provider. In addition, APIs could provide access points into other services such as payment processing or customer relationship management systems so developers don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time they want add functionality into their projects.

Finally, Mullenweg touched upon his belief that open source technology should remain free for everyone who wants access it – regardless of financial means or technical ability – so anyone can benefit from its power and innovation potential no matter what level they’re starting from . To achieve this goal , he suggested creating educational resources , mentorship programs , scholarships , grants , internships , hackathons etc., all designed specifically with helping those who need it most gain access .

Overall Matt Mullenweg’s talk provided valuable insight into what we may expect from WordPress in terms of technological advancement over the next few years . His ideas demonstrate not only his commitment towards making sure everyone has equal opportunities when it comes accessing powerful technology but also his dedication towards ensuring that open source remains accessible for all . With continued support from both individuals within industry as well as organizations like WP Engine there is no doubt that we will see great things come out of this platform in near future .