React

There is a discussion in progress about…

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Dan Knauss

There is a discussion in progress about a JavaScript framework for WordPress. The discussions are primarily focused on React or Vue.js. While the general consensus seems to be that Vue.js is "approachable and highly extensible," React might be the winner if…

As many developers are aware, new…

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Dan Knauss

As many developers are aware, new resources on learning about React or JavaScript - paid or free - are being created daily. Example: "30 Days of React" is a free 280 PDF by Ari Lerner that delivers lessons "in 30…

Eric Elliott, author of “Programming JavaScript…

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Dan Knauss

Eric Elliott, author of "Programming JavaScript Applications" (O’Reilly), has composed a "list post" of JavaScript fundamentals, tools, and frameworks (both current and what to watch). There's no way you can reasonably learn everything listed, but it's likely a good birds-eye…

Also from 10up: a React and…

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Brian Krogsgard

Also from 10up: a React and Node driven version of Twenty Sixteen that I haven't gotten deep into yet, but I'm pumped to learn more.

Kelly Dwan been working in-depth with…

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Brian Krogsgard

Kelly Dwan been working in-depth with React at Automattic and has graciously shared some WordPress REST API React/Redux helpers.

Matt Mullenweg’s stand for the GPL against Wix

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Brian Krogsgard

You've probably heard about as much as you want to hear regarding Wix and the GPL issues surrounding their mobile app release by now. However, I want to help sift through the noise. First, some links: Matt Mullenweg's open letter…

Jetpack 4.3 to include React-based settings, further integrated marketing

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Brian Krogsgard

Jetpack 4.3 Beta was announced today, and includes a new React-driven interface, as well as more integrated marketing pitches for the WordPress.com apps and paid upgrades. The new interface is an improvement, but there are several changes functionally. One I noticed…

As a developer, it’s important to…

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Brian Krogsgard

As a developer, it's important to not limit yourself to a particular set of tools. The same goes for programming languages. Jeremy Pry goes into this further on the WebDevStudios blog. Jeremy points out that learning another language beyond PHP allows…

WordCamp Europe takeaways

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Brian Krogsgard
After a whirlwind WordCamp Europe, I've had some time to sit back and consider some of the common conversational threads. When a big group of people gets together in the WordPress space, you can start to identify what folks are…

WordExpress is an open-source experiment by Ramsay…

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Brian Krogsgard

WordExpress is an open-source experiment by Ramsay Lanier that "aims to provide a better development experience" in WordPress using Javascript instead of PHP. It is a Node.js application using Express on the back end and React components on the template, and…

If you’re looking to get started…

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Brian Krogsgard

If you're looking to get started in React with a simple "starter project" you might want to check out this React Starter Project Search Tool with over 60+ React starter projects.

If you’re a developer looking for…

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Brian Krogsgard

If you're a developer looking for a tutorial on building a React + Redux app, this one might be worth looking at. It takes you through putting one together that consumes the SoundCloud API. It's a pretty "start from scratch"…

If you are learning React and…

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Brian Krogsgard

If you are learning React and looking for a native IDE, then you might want to take a peak at Deco (which has just been open sourced). Meanwhile, you can also examine this tutorial that shows you how to build…

Thoughts on WooCommerce Connect

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Brian Krogsgard

Last week, Automattic introduced WooCommerce Connect, a Jetpack-esque suite of tools for WooCommerce, where modules could utilize the processing power of WordPress.com to run particular elements of eCommerce websites. WooCommerce Connect requires Jetpack, and therefore also a WordPress.com account, in…
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