[wp-docs] [Fwd: Mumbo jumbo]

[Lorelle VanFossen]

While it is fun to poke at the "mumbo jumbo", and indeed, the 
responsibility for solving the problem of installation and upgrades 
reside with the developers to make this simpler for the simple (which 
can include some very savvy folks, not just simpletons), the WordPress 
Lessons part of the Codex were written and developed with "simpletons" 
in mind. We need more in that area.

Part of the Table of Contents reorganization I'm working on will help to 
direct those who need more handholding to the WordPress Lessons and 
advanced users to the more advanced sections. We need to cater to all 
needs from totally web ignorant to master developer. That makes the task 
of the Codex structure a challenge.

The Codex is meant to be a complement to WordPress, not a replacement. 
Users shouldn't have to have the Codex sitting next to them to figure 
out how to push each button. The two must work hand in hand to help the 
user "use" WordPress. While I long for simple and easy, push button 
technology, we have to work what we have now. I'm very proud of everyone 
who has contributed to the Codex because I know that you all believe in 
this and it is an honor to work with people who care so much about 
helping WordPress users use WordPress better.

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Lorelle VanFossen
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