{"id":9987,"date":"2026-03-24T23:15:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T17:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?page_id=9987"},"modified":"2026-04-06T18:09:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:39:57","slug":"test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2026\/contributor-day\/make-teams\/test\/","title":{"rendered":"Test Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the team that quietly saves WordPress from chaos before it ever reaches production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/test\/\"><strong>Make WordPress Test Team<\/strong><\/a> is dedicated to improving stability, usability, and overall product quality. From beta testing new releases to reproducing bugs and strengthening automated tests, this team ensures WordPress works the way it is meant to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want impact without needing commit access to Core, this is one of the most accessible entry points into meaningful contribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the Test Team Does<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The role of the Test Team is both broad and essential: we help make sure that new features and fixes in WordPress work as intended, and that bugs are properly validated and documented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to prepare<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To make the most of your Contributor Day experience, we recommend reviewing the test team\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/test\/2026\/03\/23\/core-test-team-at-wcasia-2026-contributor-day\/\">call for contributors.<\/a> It includes details on what to expect, how to get started, and any prerequisites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Focus Areas &amp; Responsibilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Issue Reproduction &amp; Triage<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Reproducing the already reported bugs, confirming reports, organizing issues, and helping prioritize what needs testing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patch &amp; PR Verification<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Testing patches or pull requests to ensure fixes solve the issue without causing regressions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Release Testing<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Testing beta releases, RCs, Gutenberg plugin updates, and major core changes to identify issues early.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automated Testing (E2E)<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Creating or updating end-to-end tests (currently we are using <a href=\"https:\/\/playwright.dev\/\">Playwright<\/a>) to improve long-term reliability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documentation &amp; Education<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Maintaining the Test Handbook, updating testing instructions, writing guidance posts, and helping contributors during WordCamps and Contributor Days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Participation<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Joining triage sessions, weekly\/bi-weekly meetings, release milestone testing efforts, and offering onboarding support to new contributors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Matters for WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Test Team\u2019s work touches many parts of the WordPress ecosystem and not just Core, but also Gutenberg, feature projects, accessibility, themes, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Challenges and How to Overcome Them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contributing to the Test Team comes with some challenges. Here\u2019s what new (and existing) contributors often face, and how to navigate them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Challenges<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Learning Curve:<\/strong> Understanding how to run tests from code repositories, reproduce issues, or write automated tests can be difficult.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time Zones:<\/strong> Contributors come from all over, so coordinating meetings and scrubs can be tricky. Although WordPress eco system supports async communication so you will never miss any updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Commitment Balance:<\/strong> Many contributors juggle testing with work, personal life, and other open-source commitments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips to Overcome Them<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with simpler tasks like issue replication and writing test reports for the same.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join our <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/meetings\/#test\">bi-weekly Test Chat and Triage meetings<\/a> on Slack (<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.slack.com\/archives\/C03B0H5J0\">#core-test<\/a>) to stay connected.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask experienced testers contributors for guidance. The Test Team is very welcoming and helpful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Growing Within the Test Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are clear, welcoming paths to grow and take on more responsibility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skill Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Master testing workflows and structured reporting&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute to automated tests&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn GitHub workflows and WordPress release cycles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership &amp; Roles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Test Team Reps:<\/strong> Represent the team, run meetings, maintain the handbook, and help steer priorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scrub Leads :<\/strong> Lead testing scrubs during release cycles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Table Leads : <\/strong>Lead the table on the contributors day during the WordCamps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mentorship:<\/strong> Help onboard new testers and guide them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documentation Ownership:<\/strong> Contribute to the <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/test\/handbook\/\">Test Handbook<\/a>, propose improvements, and help maintain team processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Test Contributor Badge:<\/strong> Earned by submitting test reports, patches, or handbook contributions. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/test\/handbook\/test-team-profile-badges\/\">this guide<\/a> for more information on earning the profile badge criteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test Team Badge:<\/strong> Awarded for sustained and significant contributions or serving as a Team Rep or Test Lead during a release. Recognition follows contribution. Always.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Make WordPress Test Team is more than just a group of testers. It\u2019s a community where quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement matter. Your contributions really <em>do<\/em> shape the future of WordPress, making it more stable, usable, and reliable for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/test\/\">Test Team page<\/a> on make test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join Slack in <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.slack.com\/archives\/C03B0H5J0\">&nbsp;#core-test<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join the next <strong>scrub or triage session<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter your experience level, there is room for you. Your work will matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us build WordPress better, deliberately and confidently.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Test Team is dedicated to improving stability, usability, and overall product quality. From beta testing new releases to reproducing bugs and strengthening automated tests. 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