EP470 – Goodbye, Hello Dolly

<p>On this episode of WPwatercooler, the panel discussed the history and impact of the “<a href= "https://wordpress.com/plugins/hello-dolly" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">Hello Dolly</a>” plugin in WordPress. Sé Reed shared a personal story about finding a first edition of the “Hello Dolly” record, tying it to recent experiences and changes within the WordPress community. The conversation delved into the significance of the plugin, its potential for teaching plugin development, and its role in the WordPress core. There was also a critical examination of the plugin’s lyrics and their cultural implications. The panel proposed ideas for updating Hello Dolly, suggesting it could evolve into a more educational tool or even integrate into the WordPress ecosystem in new ways.</p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chapters</h3> <ul> <li>00:00:00 – Introduction</li> <li>00:02:30 – Sé Reed’s Personal Story about “Hello Dolly”</li> <li>00:10:11 – Reflections on WordPress and “Hello Dolly” Plugin</li> <li>00:15:24 – Discussing the Lyrics and Cultural Implications</li> <li>00:18:00 – Opinions on Jazz and Music in WordPress</li> <li>00:24:13 – Potential Changes to “Hello Dolly” Plugin</li> <li>00:30:10 – Ideas for Educational Use of the Plugin</li> <li>00:36:16 – Broader Perspectives on Plugin Content</li> <li>00:38:27 – Closing Thoughts and Future of “Hello Dolly”</li> </ul> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Links</h2> <p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8418154/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Book Review: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@openthebookstore" target= "_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Open The Book Store – TikTok</a></p>