Key takeaways for plugin developers or aspiring plugin developers:
Prioritize security — monitor vulnerabilities and follow best practices.
Maintain responsibly — deprecate safely, keep code compatible, and provide ongoing support to users.
Respect trademarks — use proper naming and branding.
Communicate clearly — write useful changelogs and stay reachable.
Engage with the community — be active on Slack and LinkedIn.
Stay informed — track WordPress core and dependency updates.
Rebecca Markowitz