In this issue: WordPress 5.6, Automatic Platform Optimization, Block Patterns, WordFest and many more…
In the end we won‘t see a new widget screen in WordPress 5.6. Why? It seems some finishing touches are still needed. For the moment, everything points to it coming in WP 5.7
WordPress 5.6 Release Team Pulls the Plug on Block-Based WidgetsRecently, a vulnerability had been detected in the Loginizer plugin. Though it was promptly patched, it was serious enough to activate the forced update option. All in all that’s the most intriguing aspect of what occurred – did you know that WordPress.org can force such an update?
An article turned up on the Kinsta Blog showing how to set up Cloudflare Automatic Optimization. I am still immensely impressed by how fast it works.
LearnDash is taking cutting-edge e-learning methodology and infusing it into WordPress. Trusted to power the learning programs for major universities, small to mid-size companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and bloggers worldwide.
Denis Žoljom wrote a compelling article on tending to the quality of your code.
WP Buffs describe how preparations to their event proceeded. If you’re planning on organizing a major online event, read this article – it might come in handy. What could go wrong and how to deal with it – that’s the most valuable part.
Github is developers’ natural habitat. What about others? Welcome to the Jungle shows how designers can use Github too.
Q is the first theme in the repository that is entirely set on Full Site Editing.
Pascal Birchler shows how to use Jest and Puppeteer to automate AMP Validation.
Everyone’s making podcasts so Delicious Brains decided to follow in their footsteps. First episode concerned on React.
A plugin to manage 404 WordPress template created by Mark Wilkinson live.
10up became Frontity’s official partner. For the uninitiated, Frontity is a React-based framework for WordPress. If agencies such as 10up opt for Frontity, it’s definitely the time to start watching them closely.
Investing in infrastructure and tools for WordPress developers is an important part of business for GoDaddy.
Check out the interview with Patrick Pulvermüller who provides a wider view on career paths with WordPress.
Upcoming events:
On November 17th, a webinar organized by GatsbyJS will show the effects of combining WP with Gatsby.
On January 22nd Big Orange Heart invites us to WordFest, a 24-hour, worldwide conference dedicated to WordPress. It is noteworthy they are seeking speakers so if you are willing to share knowledge on the topic it’s worth applying.
Mel Choyce-Dwan submitted a few tickets about adding Block Patterns to past versions of Twenty theme. Considering how popular they are, it’s a terrific idea.