Automattic is going to contribute to WordPress Core again

[Cpvr]

After pausing our contributions to regroup, rethink, and plan strategically, we’re ready to press play again and return fully to the WordPress project. Expect to find our contributions across all of the greatest hits—WordPress Core, Gutenberg, Playground, Openverse, and WordPress.org. This return is a moment of excitement for us as it’s about continuing the mission we’ve always believed in: democratizing publishing for everyone, everywhere.

We’ve learned a lot from this pause that we can bring back to the project, including a greater awareness of the many ways WordPress is used and how we can shape the future of the web alongside so many passionate contributors. We’re committed to helping it grow and thrive, and to working with the incredible global community that makes WordPress the foundation of the internet. We already power 43% of the web; together, there’s so much more we can accomplish.

We look forward to seeing many of you at WordCamp Europe. Let’s say hi, break bread, and talk about what’s next for building the future of the web together

Source: Returning to Core

 

[Shawn Gossman]

What changed?

Did WP Engine back off the lawsuit? I've not looked into that much anymore.

 

[Cpvr]

What changed?

Did WP Engine back off the lawsuit? I've not looked into that much anymore.

No, the lawsuit is still going on. They haven’t backed off. Matt just has plans to work on wordpress again and to improve the ecosystem.

 

[Shawn Gossman]

Matt just has plans to work on wordpress again and to improve the ecosystem.

He needs to stick to that goal.

I do hope to see more core improvements, though. IMO, there are enough features. Work on making it faster, more secure, and more responsive.