This Week at WordPress.org (December 6, 2021)
Courtney Robertson
All the new developments this week at WordPress.org that WordPress product and service providers need to know.
This Week at WordPress.org (December 1, 2021)
Courtney Robertson
Each week we are highlighting the news from WordPress.org that you don't want to miss. If you or your company create products or services that use WordPress, we've got the news you need to know. Be sure to share this…
In case you need them, John…
Dan Knauss
In case you need them, John Blackbourn has put together JSON schemas for WordPress core PHP objects and REST API responses. 👨💻
Jamie Tanna has some good thoughts…
Dan Knauss
Jamie Tanna has some good thoughts about the dangers for developers using online tooling sites (like jwt.io) and online JSON validators. I agree — using an online tool always runs the risk that critical information might be stored or intercepted,…
Jaime Tanna has some good thoughts…
Dan Knauss
Jaime Tanna has some good thoughts about the dangers for developers using online tooling sites (like jwt.io) and online JSON validators. I agree — using an online tool always runs the risk that critical information might be stored or intercepted,…
WordPress 5.2.4 was released to address…
Dan Knauss
WordPress 5.2.4 was released to address at least six security issues. 🔒 The first release candidate for WordPress 5.3 is available now, as well. 🏁 Remember, this release includes and fully supports PHP 7.4! More information about 5.3 continues to…
Alexis Lloyd at ThemeShaper considers Gutenberg’s blocks, templates,…
Brian Krogsgard
Alexis Lloyd at ThemeShaper considers Gutenberg's blocks, templates, and styles as a unified architecture that must change the previous conception and definition of a WordPress theme. Alexis writes: Perhaps a theme is simply a JSON wrapper that defines the components of that…
If you work with Advanced Custom…
Brian Krogsgard
If you work with Advanced Custom Fields, then the AwesomeACF site is essential to bookmark. I was reminded of this as I was checking out the new JSON field addition.
Interview with Matt Mullenweg on Gutenberg, WordPress, and the future
Brian Krogsgard
I am joined by Matt Mullenweg to discuss decision making, Gutenberg, core WordPress processes, Automattic's business, and more.
Denis Žoljom, a WordPress core contributor…
Dan Knauss
Denis Žoljom, a WordPress core contributor and plugin author, shares his experience creating a decoupled ("headless") WordPress site. Denis covers the advantages and disadvantages of the decoupled approach when you are setting up a site and using the WordPress REST API.…
Jeff Gould has built WPFBBotKit, a…
Brian Krogsgard
Jeff Gould has built WPFBBotKit, a WordPress plugin that provides a way for you to create your own WordPress-backed Messenger bot. The Messenger Platform is a JSON API from Facebook. If you are interested in trying it out, start with…
Manton Reece and Brent Simmons developed…
Dan Knauss
Manton Reece and Brent Simmons developed JSON Feed, a pragmatic syndication format like RSS and Atom without the XML. Their JSON Feed WP plugin adds a /feed/json URL to your WordPress site.
Devin Price has a helpful snippet…
Brian Krogsgard
Devin Price has a helpful snippet for accessing an external API through the server, so that the data can be used with with client-side JavaScript. His sample shows how to get shipping rates from an external service, for use in…
WordPress REST API proposed for core inclusion in two stages
Brian Krogsgard
The much anticipated proposal for core inclusion of the WordPress REST API is here. Ryan McCue -- the project lead -- has proposed a draft for the inclusion process that recommends a two stage approach. He recommends that stage one…
Building a better WordPress
Brian Krogsgard
Chris Hutchinson has ideas for a better WordPress. Imagine a world where WordPress is lean, fast, and efficient. In this world, WordPress has just one task: to manage your content. >And he lays out his ideas for what WordPress would…
A series on creating apps with the WordPress REST API and React
Brian Krogsgard
I really am excited about a new series on the Delicious Brains blog, where Jeff Gould is demoing how to use the WordPress REST API and React to create a mobile app. My favorite part is that they are creating…
