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Struggles of Remote Work Half a Year Into the Pandemic
This was supposed to be the year that ushered in a revolution in how we work. Remote jobs would become … Continue reading Struggles of Remote Work Half a Year Into the Pandemic →
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Convert Reusable Blocks to Block Patterns with 1-Click
Now that WordPress 5.5 has shipped, block patterns are available in core for all users. If you have previously been … Continue reading Convert Reusable Blocks to Block Patterns with 1-Click →
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JSHint is Now Free Software after Updating License to MIT Expat
The world of open source tooling has expanded to welcome JSHint, as the project’s maintainers have finally completed the necessary … Continue reading JSHint is Now Free Software after Updating License to MIT Expat →
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Improved Server-Side Rendering of Dynamic WordPress Blocks
Over the weekend, David Gwyer announced a custom server-side render component for block plugins. The co-founder of WPGO Plugins primarily … Continue reading Improved Server-Side Rendering of Dynamic WordPress Blocks →
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A Non-Technical Release Lead’s Journey to Becoming a Mentor for WordPress Core Development
In the summer of 2019, I was asked to help out with a WordPress release. A few months before, the … Continue reading A Non-Technical Release Lead’s Journey to Becoming a Mentor for WordPress Core Development →
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Major jQuery Changes on the Way for WordPress 5.5 and Beyond
With all of the advancements made in JavaScript and newer, shinier frameworks, it is sometimes easy to forget that WordPress … Continue reading Major jQuery Changes on the Way for WordPress 5.5 and Beyond →
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WordPress 5.5 “Eckstine” Introduces Block Directory, Block Patterns, and Automatic Updates for Themes and Plugins
WordPress 5.5 “Eckstine” landed today, named for American jazz singer Billy Eckstine. This release introduces major improvements for the block … Continue reading WordPress 5.5 “Eckstine” Introduces Block Directory, Block Patterns, and Automatic Updates for Themes and Plugins →
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Astra Theme Suspended and Reinstated, Themes Team Works Toward Delisting Strategy for Guideline Violations
The Themes Team suspended Astra from the official theme directory just a few short weeks after it became the first … Continue reading Astra Theme Suspended and Reinstated, Themes Team Works Toward Delisting Strategy for Guideline Violations →
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New WordPress Plugins Disable Unsplash CDN
In light of the recent conversations about the Unsplash plugin’s CDN, several extensions have popped up this week for disabling … Continue reading New WordPress Plugins Disable Unsplash CDN →
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Gutenberg 8.7 Adds Minor Changes, Updates Block Pattern Designs, and Continues Full-Site Editing Work
On Wednesday, the Gutenberg team pushed what was primarily minor enhancements and bug fixes to the WordPress platform’s primary project. … Continue reading Gutenberg 8.7 Adds Minor Changes, Updates Block Pattern Designs, and Continues Full-Site Editing Work →
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Is WP Notify the Silver Bullet WordPress Needs to End Admin Notification Spam?
A short while ago, Justin Tadlock posted an article titled Are Plugin Authors to Blame for the Poor Admin Notices … Continue reading Is WP Notify the Silver Bullet WordPress Needs to End Admin Notification Spam? →