Documentation Team Challenges Reduced Role in WordPress Release Squads

The WordPress Documentation Team has pushed back against the decision not to have a Docs lead on the 6.9 release squad, warning that the move undermines recognition of their work and risks leaving documentation as an afterthought. The change is part of an experiment to slim down the release squad, announced in August, with responsibilities like marketing and communications folded into…

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