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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