Podcasts about wordpress core

Llega la creación de un nuevo equipo dentro de WordPress: Make Core AI.

On the podcast today we have Felix Arntz who discusses speculative loading, a new WordPress 6.8 feature designed to make websites faster by preloading pages before users navigate to them. Felix explains how it works, why WordPress uses a conservative default setting for broad compatibility, and how more eager configurations are possible with plugins or code. The episode also covers how performance gains, though seemingly small, add up at scale and are carefully measured using large datasets. Felix highlights the balance between speed improvements and environmental considerations, and shares insights into the data-driven work of the WordPress Performance Team. If you've ever wondered how large-scale, browser-level improvements make their way into WordPress Core, or simply want to know if there's a way to make your own WordPress site that much faster, this episode is for you.

On the podcast today we have Felix Arntz who discusses speculative loading, a new WordPress 6.8 feature designed to make websites faster by preloading pages before users navigate to them. Felix explains how it works, why WordPress uses a conservative default setting for broad compatibility, and how more eager configurations are possible with plugins or code. The episode also covers how performance gains, though seemingly small, add up at scale and are carefully measured using large datasets. Felix highlights the balance between speed improvements and environmental considerations, and shares insights into the data-driven work of the WordPress Performance Team. If you've ever wondered how large-scale, browser-level improvements make their way into WordPress Core, or simply want to know if there's a way to make your own WordPress site that much faster, this episode is for you.

On the podcast today we have Ryan Welcher. This was recorded at WordCamp Asia in Manila, and centres upon his developer relations work with Automattic, and his popular "Block Developer Cookbook" workshop. We discuss some recent new features in WordPress Core, including the Block Bindings API, Plugin Template Registration API, and Data Views, as well as the growing focus on documentation and developer experience in the WordPress community. We also touch on the impact of AI on WordPress development and the importance of interactive, engaging workshops at WordCamps. If you're interested in what's new in WordPress development, want to understand where the project is heading, or are curious about the real impact of recent changes and features, this episode is for you.

On the podcast today we have Ryan Welcher. This was recorded at WordCamp Asia in Manila, and centres upon his developer relations work with Automattic, and his popular "Block Developer Cookbook" workshop. We discuss some recent new features in WordPress Core, including the Block Bindings API, Plugin Template Registration API, and Data Views, as well as the growing focus on documentation and developer experience in the WordPress community. We also touch on the impact of AI on WordPress development and the importance of interactive, engaging workshops at WordCamps. If you're interested in what's new in WordPress development, want to understand where the project is heading, or are curious about the real impact of recent changes and features, this episode is for you.

Manton and Daniel catch up on the latest developments in the WordPress vs. WPEngine kerfuffle, and continuing after-effects. They talk about Matt Mullenweg's tendency lately to deliver seemingly calm and encouraging messages that are nonetheless laced with evidence of his spite towards antagonists. Finally they talk about Automattic's decision to reduce its own contribution to WordPress Core development, and the implications for the rest of the WordPress community. The post Episode 625: What Fresh Hell appeared first on Core Intuition.

It's a new year, but drama in the WordPress community keeps going. Automattic, the company that runs WordPress.com, said that it would reduce its contribution to WordPress core, the open-source project that acts as the backbone of most of Automattic's products and ensures the longevity of WordPress as a technology and community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the podcast today we have Damon Cook and Seth Rubenstein, and we're here to talk about the Interactivity API. We explore its benefits for building seamless interactive websites, how it enhances both the front-end user experience and backend editorial processes, and its integration with WordPress Core. Topics include practical applications, performance improvements, and accessibility considerations. Both Damon and Seth emphasise the importance of the community's contribution to the project's development and encourage more developers to adopt and explore the API. If you're intrigued by improving your WordPress site's interactivity and performance, this episode is for you.

On the podcast today we have Damon Cook and Seth Rubenstein, and we're here to talk about the Interactivity API. We explore its benefits for building seamless interactive websites, how it enhances both the front-end user experience and backend editorial processes, and its integration with WordPress Core. Topics include practical applications, performance improvements, and accessibility considerations. Both Damon and Seth emphasise the importance of the community's contribution to the project's development and encourage more developers to adopt and explore the API. If you're intrigued by improving your WordPress site's interactivity and performance, this episode is for you.

Today we have the first instalment of our (yet another) new quarterly show. This one is called "At The Core,", and I'll bet you can't guess what it's about!?! Erm... WordPress Core, and all the recent updates that we can squeeze into 45 minutes! For this new show I'm joined by Birgit Pauli-Haack. She's an Automattician, massive fan of Gutenberg, and all around lovely person! She's also the founder of the Gutenberg Times, which you really should check out. In this premiere episode (ha!), we talk about the latest and greatest developments in the WordPress universe; spotlighting WordPress Playground, a revolutionary tool that allows users to effortlessly spin up websites directly in their browsers - no hosting or database required. We discuss its cutting-edge features, including managing multiple sites from one browser and the much-anticipated blueprints for easy site setup. This episode is packed with resources and discussions, so check it out right away...

On the podcast today we have Andy Fragen who is a dedicated member of the WordPress community as well as a trauma surgeon. Somehow he manages to balance the demands of his profession with his passion for the community and, as you will hear, to important work inside of WordPress Core. Andy talks about the important topic of automatic rollbacks in WordPress, a feature aimed at reverting to a previous version if an automatic plugin or theme update fails, ensuring the website remains functional for users. I've managed to encapsulate the idea into the previous sentence, but as you will hear, the execution of that idea was anything other than straightforward. If you're interested in the behind-the-scenes development of a WordPress feature that quietly keeps your website running smoothly, and in hearing how a dedicated contributor balances his passion for WordPress with a demanding medical career, this episode is for you.

On the podcast today we have Andy Fragen who is a dedicated member of the WordPress community as well as a trauma surgeon. Somehow he manages to balance the demands of his profession with his passion for the community and, as you will hear, to important work inside of WordPress Core. Andy talks about the important topic of automatic rollbacks in WordPress, a feature aimed at reverting to a previous version if an automatic plugin or theme update fails, ensuring the website remains functional for users. I've managed to encapsulate the idea into the previous sentence, but as you will hear, the execution of that idea was anything other than straightforward. If you're interested in the behind-the-scenes development of a WordPress feature that quietly keeps your website running smoothly, and in hearing how a dedicated contributor balances his passion for WordPress with a demanding medical career, this episode is for you.

On the podcast today we have Matthias Pupillo, co-founder of FluentC.ai. He's here to discuss AI-driven language translations, with a focus upon WordPress websites. Matthias has a rich background in technology and WordPress, and reveals how FluentC enables translations in up to 140 languages within seconds by leveraging AI models, and creating a contextual layer for high-quality outputs. He also shares insights on the future of AI translations, the importance of open-source models, and potential integration with WordPress Core, reflecting on the broader implications for the industry. If you're interested in the intersection of AI and WordPress, or are looking to enhance your website's multilingual capabilities, this episode is for you.

On the podcast today we have Matthias Pupillo, co-founder of FluentC.ai. He's here to discuss AI-driven language translations, with a focus upon WordPress websites. Matthias has a rich background in technology and WordPress, and reveals how FluentC enables translations in up to 140 languages within seconds by leveraging AI models, and creating a contextual layer for high-quality outputs. He also shares insights on the future of AI translations, the importance of open-source models, and potential integration with WordPress Core, reflecting on the broader implications for the industry. If you're interested in the intersection of AI and WordPress, or are looking to enhance your website's multilingual capabilities, this episode is for you.

On the podcast today we have Jonathan Desrosier. Jonathan has been a contributor to WordPress Core for many years, and a WordPress Core committer since 2018. Jonathan currently works as a Senior Software Engineer at Bluehost, where he is sponsored full-time to contribute to WordPress Core through the Five for the Future program. We talk about the challenges that come with contributing to such a large and multi-faceted project, from the intricate process of decision-making, involving many stakeholders, to the occasional moments of feeling demoralised when contributions seem like a drop in the ocean. We discuss the importance of regular contributions, and about the sustainability of the open-source ecosystem, emphasising the critical role businesses need to play, and the potential risks when key contributors step back. If you're curious about how you can contribute, what that looks likes, and where it can take you, this episode is for you.

On the podcast today we have Jonathan Desrosier. Jonathan has been a contributor to WordPress Core for many years, and a WordPress Core committer since 2018. Jonathan currently works as a Senior Software Engineer at Bluehost, where he is sponsored full-time to contribute to WordPress Core through the Five for the Future program. We talk about the challenges that come with contributing to such a large and multi-faceted project, from the intricate process of decision-making, involving many stakeholders, to the occasional moments of feeling demoralised when contributions seem like a drop in the ocean. We discuss the importance of regular contributions, and about the sustainability of the open-source ecosystem, emphasising the critical role businesses need to play, and the potential risks when key contributors step back. If you're curious about how you can contribute, what that looks likes, and where it can take you, this episode is for you.

Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de WP A DAY, tu podcast para estar al tanto de las novedades en el universo de WordPress. Soy Lucia, la voz de Inteligencia Artificial generativa de Amazon Polly y hoy es viernes, 5 de abril de 2024. El contenido de este podcast ha sido creado automáticamente por medio de un chatbot personalizado (GPT) de ChatGPT Plus, utilizando diversas fuentes especializadas en WordPress. En primer lugar, WordPress ha lanzado su versión 6.5, apodada "Regina". Esta actualización introduce mejoras significativas en la interfaz de usuario, la accesibilidad y el rendimiento, prometiendo una experiencia de edición más fluida para los creadores de contenido​. En otro orden de cosas, la comunidad de WordPress Core ha anunciado una nueva característica: la biblioteca de fuentes. Esta herramienta permite a los usuarios incorporar fácilmente fuentes personalizadas en sus temas, mejorando la personalización y la estética de los sitios web​. Por otra parte, un artículo reciente en JeffBullas.com, explora por qué WordPress sigue siendo la plataforma de elección para bloggers y creadores de contenido en 2024, destacando su facilidad de uso, flexibilidad y una vasta comunidad de soporte​​. Siguiendo con las últimas noticias, la comunidad de WordPress está en la fase de planificación para la versión 6.6, invitando a voluntarios a contribuir en diversas áreas, desde el desarrollo de software hasta la documentación y la traducción​. Manage WP comparte estrategias avanzadas de monetización para profesionales de WordPress. Este artículo ofrece consejos prácticos sobre cómo maximizar los ingresos a través de servicios y productos relacionados con WordPress​. Y continuamos con más información. El artículo "The WordPress Versus Problem" en mburnette.com aborda la creciente cultura de competencia dentro de la comunidad WordPress. Destaca cómo esta mentalidad de 'nosotros contra ellos', especialmente en comparaciones con otras plataformas, empresas de alojamiento y entre el Editor de Sitio Completo y constructores de páginas, puede ser perjudicial. El autor enfatiza la importancia de la colaboración y el trabajo conjunto para el beneficio del ecosistema de WordPress, sugiriendo que deberíamos enfocarnos en unir fuerzas en lugar de competir​. Finalmente, Pootlepress ha compilado una lista de los desarrolladores de WordPress que deberías seguir en 2024. Esta guía ofrece una visión única sobre quiénes están marcando tendencia y innovando dentro de la comunidad. Debido a las limitaciones de contenido, los resúmenes presentados son interpretaciones de los artículos originales y no citas literales. Para más detalles, te recomendamos visitar los enlaces proporcionados. Gracias por sintonizar WP A DAY. Tienes los enlaces a los recursos citados en la descripción del episodio en Blogpocket.com. Esperamos que este episodio haya sido útil e instructivo para ti. Si te gustó, suscríbete y cuéntaselo a tus amigos y colegas. ¡Hasta la próxima!

On the podcast today we have Thomas J. Raef. Thomas is the founder of We Watch Your Website, a company that has been removing malware from websites since 2007. During that time he's seen many changes in the methods hackers use to take over a website, and that's the focus of the podcast today. With hackers becoming increasingly agile in their tactics, targeting everything from plugins to session cookies, Thomas brings to the table data he's gathered from 2023 that puts the spotlight on the evolving digital threat landscape. We're all used to hearing that plugins, themes, and sometimes WordPress Core, are the most likely culprits when something goes wrong. The story goes that out of date code, or a zero day is discovered and leveraged. Whilst Thomas does not doubt that this is true, he's here to paint a somewhat different picture. A picture which puts the focus upon stolen session cookies as the most important factor in website attacks last year. If you've ever been concerned about the security of your WordPress site or intrigued by the intricacies of cybersecurity, this episode is for you.

On the podcast today we have Thomas J. Raef. Thomas is the founder of We Watch Your Website, a company that has been removing malware from websites since 2007. During that time he's seen many changes in the methods hackers use to take over a website, and that's the focus of the podcast today. With hackers becoming increasingly agile in their tactics, targeting everything from plugins to session cookies, Thomas brings to the table data he's gathered from 2023 that puts the spotlight on the evolving digital threat landscape. We're all used to hearing that plugins, themes, and sometimes WordPress Core, are the most likely culprits when something goes wrong. The story goes that out of date code, or a zero day is discovered and leveraged. Whilst Thomas does not doubt that this is true, he's here to paint a somewhat different picture. A picture which puts the focus upon stolen session cookies as the most important factor in website attacks last year. If you've ever been concerned about the security of your WordPress site or intrigued by the intricacies of cybersecurity, this episode is for you.

Host Matt Medeiros interviews Brent Lundell, an IT innovator at Bluehost, about optimizing WordPress performance and scaling on Bluehost's infrastructure. They dive into the challenges of supporting a diverse WordPress landscape, from outdated plugins to complex WooCommerce stores.“I came through those days and it wasn't our best period. We're better now and we've really put the work in to make that experience a lot more effective.”Brent LundellWith over 15 years at Bluehost's parent company Newfold, Lundell provides unique insights into their cross-functional approach to WordPress optimization. If you run a WordPress site on Bluehost or are considering the platform, you won't want to miss Lundell's candor regarding their past struggles and recent improvements. Tune in to understand Bluehost's dedication to the individual WordPress user's experience.Key Takeaways:Bluehost builds custom solutions for WordPress instead of relying on off-the-shelf configurationsThey optimize for complex WooCommerce stores as an indicator of overall WordPress performanceA cross-functional “performance team” coordinates WordPress improvements across the companyBluehost partners directly with key players like Cloudflare, JD Goff at WordPress Core, and major plugin developers ★ Support this podcast ★

On this episode of Dev Branch, titled “EP33 – Our 2024 Predictions,” the panel, including Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper, delve into their predictions and expectations for WordPress in 2024. The discussion kicks off with a focus on WordPress's development and the potential improvements and changes anticipated in the upcoming year. They explore topics such as the implementation of automatic update rollbacks in WordPress, the challenges with the current release schedule, and the desire for fewer, more impactful updates. Show Notes: https://wpwatercooler.com/devbranch/ep33-our-2024-predictions/ A significant part of the conversation revolves around the Fonts API, particularly the integration of custom fonts in WordPress and the possibility of a WordPress-specific font library. This ties into a broader discussion about WordPress's evolution towards a more modular and customizable platform, catering to diverse user needs. Another major theme is the user experience within the WordPress admin interface. The panel discusses the complexities of user role management and the need for a more streamlined, intuitive approach to handling different user roles and capabilities, especially as WordPress continues to grow and evolve. Lastly, the episode touches on the rise of AI-generated plugins and the potential impact on the WordPress ecosystem. The team speculates on how this trend could lead to a proliferation of similar plugins, making the case for integrating more fundamental functionalities into the WordPress core. In summary, the episode provides insightful predictions and desires for WordPress in 2024, focusing on development improvements, user experience, and the impact of emerging technologies like AI on the platform. Chapters: 0:00:00 – Introduction 0:01:50 – Discussing WordPress Development and Automatic Update Rollbacks 0:03:10 – The Fonts API and Custom Fonts in WordPress 0:06:59 – User Experience and Admin Interface in WordPress 0:10:03 – AI and Its Impact on WordPress Plugin Ecosystem 0:15:02 – Modularization and Customization of WordPress 0:20:19 – The Complexity of User Role Management in WordPress 0:25:58 – Potential Changes and Improvements in WordPress Core 0:30:07 – Predictions for WordPress Development in 2024 0:35:10 – The Rise of AI-Generated Plugins 0:40:03 – Closing Remarks and Episode Wrap-up Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5756954563575808

Brian nicknamed the WordPress 6.4 release the "warm and fuzzy" release, and we explore our favourite features that landed in WordPress Core as part of it. We also found a bug, file it, and talk about how to file a bug well so that it'll get fixed.A full transcript of the episode is available on the website. Watch the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe to our channel and newsletter to hear about episodes (and more) first!- Release Page - https://wordpress.org/download/releases/6-4/- 6.4 Field Guide - https://make.wordpress.org/core/2023/10/23/wordpress-6-4-field-guide/- The lightbox bug we found - https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/56049- Seth explains the Interactivity API - https://twitter.com/SethRubenstein/status/1722653807505531343- Brian's website – https://www.briancoords.com- Aurooba's website – https://aurooba.com (00:00) - Introduction (00:22) - How quickly do you update? (02:20) - Our general reaction to WordPress 6.4 (04:46) - Taking a closer look at the Twenty Twenty Four theme (07:47) - The Persona Approach to the Twenty Twenty Four theme (11:57) - Renaming Groups in the Block Editor (15:26) - The Media Panel (18:43) - Image Thumbnails in List View (20:10) - The Lightbox (21:00) - The Interactivty API (22:44) - Finding a Bug in the Lightbox feature (24:59) - Filing a bug in the Gutenberg Repository (28:07) - How to file a bug well (33:31) - Conclusion

The dust is settling on the Ollie theme's onboarding experience, which was set to be included in the theme's core functionality when author, Mike McCalister, submitted it to the theme repo.The onboarding experience bucked the trend of traditional themes and included additional functionality like an onboarding wizard, building pages with the click of a button, and embedding helpful content. You can see a walkthrough of it in my video on YouTube.This was viewed as innovative and something that the WordPress experience desperately needed.However, guidelines from the Theme Team generally draw the line at this type of functionality to go beyond what a theme should serve as: a presentation layer.Innovation. Who is responsible for innovation in WordPress?I view the Theme Team as drawing up the rules of the road for a wider range of new contributors and to safeguard end users. Help usher along the WordPress theme development experience for new contributors, guiding theme on building themes the “WordPress way.”To maximize what WordPress core features gives us, in a safe fashion. Which trickles down to the enduser. They get a theme that works with WordPress core, with code that meets WordPress standards, and is safe from malicious intent.Encourage developers to meet end user desires, all filtering through a volunteer-lead program. It's a true testament to Open Source.Back to innovation: Is the Theme Team also responsible for pushing innovation of WordPress?Sarah Gooding collected the feedback from WordPress leadership which was largely in favor of including Ollie's onboarding and seemed to think that this could be a useful “experiment” to progress the block based theme experience.In my world, this brings up two issues: There's no communication layer between WordPress Core and the Theme Team. No QA process. No product meetings. No roadmap overview.This is the most common issue in product development or enterprise software sales. Customer Z wants something that has never been developed before in the core product. Sales and corporate stakehodlers get excited because this could be a shiny new toy. CEO tells product team to develop it by end of next week.Time marches on, market shifts, and now that killer-feature is just worthless tech debt. CEO turns back to the stakeholders and wants to hold someone accountable for a failed product. Product Team says that the squeaky wheel sales person is the one that wanted this in the first place, but that sales person quit 6 months ago and is now working for Sales Force.There was no true process in place for the product team to pull from the lifestream of customer feedback from the rest of the organization.Remember, I said there were two issues…Humans be huma'ning and out for for commercial interests.Call a spade a spade. Maybe in this case, a theme author a Jetpack?Seriously. Automattic/Matt aren't the only entity out to commercialize their product. I assume, based on my interview with McCalister from seven years ago, he's going to have a commercial option. And, as I've said countless times before, there's nothing wrong with it, just say it, and not just Mike — everyone.This is the same issue I've been covering as a content creator and as a former theme author from 10 years ago, is that a majority of theme authors cycling through our volunteer-lead Theme Team have commercial interests at play.That's not a bad thing. Go ahead, secure the bag.It's that these moments in WordPress history, eventually expose the faults with a massive distribution powerhouse (that is WordPress.org) with loose community guidelines governing what could be 100's of millions of dollars worth of commercial theme upsells.“If that theme got in, what about me?”“If they are doing it that way, why can't we do it this way?”“How long will they be on the featured theme list for? What about us?”So there's whatabousim debt and real technical debt to consider when providing a pass to Ollie.Conclusion(I promised myself less of this type of content, but here I am.)Do I think what Mike built into Ollie is good? Yes.Do I think it helps WordPress users using his theme? Yes.But I don't see the upside in just this theme operating this way, making an impact across the entire WordPress ecosystem. The stress, attacks, and pressure placed on Theme Team volunteers alone don't make this worth it. They'll have to deal with 100's of authors coming in to build out their own experience. And when they don't pass the test? We rinse and repeat this vicious cycle.Commercial theme authors standing on their virtuous soapbox saying they are doing it “for the good of WordPress. Use our coupon code: GUTENBERG to save 20% at checkout.”Ollie can still make an impact by just existing in the market — even off WordPress.org. Heck, it already has. If it catches the eye of Anne McCarthy or Richard Tabor it might bring this kind of experience into core WordPress, which could be the best outcome for everyone.End users and theme authors.Or Mike could just a build a plugin or release set of code that any theme author could adopt into their theme to make this happen, which would leave a bigger impact on the community as a whole. Speaking of, I invited Mike on to the podcast, but he's declined for now.Anyway, that's the spirit of open source, and the excitement of being in the WordPress ecosystem. We're able to pluck a lesson out of the clouds of chaos, which we invest back into the foundation of WordPress' success.But I'll die on the hill defending the volunteers that are upholding the guidelines set in the community, operating in transparency, and for the good of WordPress as whole — Every. Single. Time.Impacts of AI on content and a look ahead to WordPress 6.4This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Brian Jackson, talking all about content marketing and the impacts of AI.Brian was a prolific content marketer for Kinsta, and spent a portion of his life writing content for the brand during their growth cycle. Don't miss the episode if you want to learn how he's using at his plugin business, Forgemedia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFSvsiGoYGw Gutenberg 16.7 is out, which brought some new ways to manage fonts in WordPress and your patterns in site building. I reviewed those updates in my video on  ★ Support this podcast ★

On the podcast today we have Robert Abela. Robert is the CEO and founder of MelaPress, formerly known as WP White Security. They make niche WordPress security and admin plugins. He has over 18 years experience in the IT and software industries, and has written numerous web security articles and white papers. We all know that your website is potentially under attack 24 hours a day, 365 days of this year, but why is that, and what can we do to mitigate that risk? Robert talks today about the threats posed to your website in terms of WordPress Core, plugins and themes. We also talk about how website security is an ongoing process, what worked yesterday might now work tomorrow and so your organisation needs to be mindful of this as an ongoing concern. The discussion moves on to the layers of tech upon which your website is built as well and the need to prune your legitimate users from time to time. If you're curious about how you can secure your WordPress website as it grows, this podcast is for you.

On the podcast today we have Robert Abela. Robert is the CEO and founder of MelaPress, formerly known as WP White Security. They make niche WordPress security and admin plugins. He has over 18 years experience in the IT and software industries, and has written numerous web security articles and white papers. We all know that your website is potentially under attack 24 hours a day, 365 days of this year, but why is that, and what can we do to mitigate that risk? Robert talks today about the threats posed to your website in terms of WordPress Core, plugins and themes. We also talk about how website security is an ongoing process, what worked yesterday might now work tomorrow and so your organisation needs to be mindful of this as an ongoing concern. The discussion moves on to the layers of tech upon which your website is built as well and the need to prune your legitimate users from time to time. If you're curious about how you can secure your WordPress website as it grows, this podcast is for you.

In this episode, Rob and Brian review the biggest new features of WordPress 6.2, the integration of the Openverse image library into WordPress Core, discuss whether "Full Site Editing" is really ready to move out of Beta, and whether the Openverse is proof that web privacy regulations have become a hindrance rather than a help for the typical web user.

On the podcast today we have Fränk Klein. Fränk is a self-taught developer. He started out learning PHP in 2011 and from there found his way to WordPress. Over the years he's worked for Automattic at WordPress.com and WordPress VIP, and is now a principal developer at Human Made, an enterprise WordPress agency. We talk about how Fränk decided early on that he was going to start developing with blocks and, more recently, with the full site editing capabilities now built into WordPress Core. Fränk explains how he sees the adoption of Gutenberg as inevitable. WordPress is moving away from the classic approach of content creation to a more visual, block-based experience. He thinks that it's important to become an expert at building websites and custom solutions for clients, and for taking the time to learn the new tools that this future will require.

On the podcast today we have Fränk Klein. Fränk is a self-taught developer. He started out learning PHP in 2011 and from there found his way to WordPress. Over the years he's worked for Automattic at WordPress.com and WordPress VIP, and is now a principal developer at Human Made, an enterprise WordPress agency. We talk about how Fränk decided early on that he was going to start developing with blocks and, more recently, with the full site editing capabilities now built into WordPress Core. Fränk explains how he sees the adoption of Gutenberg as inevitable. WordPress is moving away from the classic approach of content creation to a more visual, block-based experience. He thinks that it's important to become an expert at building websites and custom solutions for clients, and for taking the time to learn the new tools that this future will require.

On the podcast today we have Eric Karkovack. He's been in the WordPress space for ages and contributes in a whole variety of ways. I've been wanting to get him on the show for ages, but our calendars kept colliding, until today! We talk about two, not related, subjects. The first is WebP images, and the second is canonical plugins. You might not have heard of WebP images, but they're all the rage! They are / were a project which came out of Google, and their intention was to create a new image format which would create images of high quality, but of a smaller file size. They've not yet made it into WordPress Core. Why is that? We also talk about 'Canonical Plugins' which is a proposal (see the links below in the show notes on the website) to increase the footprint of what WordPress can do, without increasing the footprint of what WordPress can do. That makes sense, right?!?! These canonical plugins would offer some pretty essential features, they would be tested thoroughly with WordPress Core versions, would receive frequent updates and therefore would have kudos; they're more or less guaranteed to work out of the box. Eric and I get into this all as well...

On the podcast today we have Eric Karkovack. He's been in the WordPress space for ages and contributes in a whole variety of ways. I've been wanting to get him on the show for ages, but our calendars kept colliding, until today! We talk about two, not related, subjects. The first is WebP images, and the second is canonical plugins. You might not have heard of WebP images, but they're all the rage! They are / were a project which came out of Google, and their intention was to create a new image format which would create images of high quality, but of a smaller file size. They've not yet made it into WordPress Core. Why is that? We also talk about 'Canonical Plugins' which is a proposal (see the links below in the show notes on the website) to increase the footprint of what WordPress can do, without increasing the footprint of what WordPress can do. That makes sense, right?!?! These canonical plugins would offer some pretty essential features, they would be tested thoroughly with WordPress Core versions, would receive frequent updates and therefore would have kudos; they're more or less guaranteed to work out of the box. Eric and I get into this all as well...

On the podcast today we have Eric Karkovack. He's been in the WordPress space for ages and contributes in a whole variety of ways. I've been wanting to get him on the show for ages, but our calendars kept colliding, until today! We talk about two, not related, subjects. The first is WebP images, and the second is canonical plugins. You might not have heard of WebP images, but they're all the rage! They are / were a project which came out of Google, and their intention was to create a new image format which would create images of high quality, but of a smaller file size. They've not yet made it into WordPress Core. Why is that? We also talk about 'Canonical Plugins' which is a proposal (see the links below in the show notes on the website) to increase the footprint of what WordPress can do, without increasing the footprint of what WordPress can do. That makes sense, right?!?! These canonical plugins would offer some pretty essential features, they would be tested thoroughly with WordPress Core versions, would receive frequent updates and therefore would have kudos; they're more or less guaranteed to work out of the box. Eric and I get into this all as well...

On the podcast today we have Nick Diego. Nick is a Developer Advocate at WP Engine. He can be found creating educational content, building plugins and themes, and contributing to WordPress Core. He's on the podcast to talk about his passion and optimism for the future of WordPress using blocks. At the recent WordCamp US, Nick gave a presentation entitled, ‘Let's Build a Custom Block in 15 Minutes'. It was his attempt to show a group of WordPress enthusiasts that the barrier to creating blocks is slowly being eroded, due to the creation of new tools. These tools are creating opportunities for people who might otherwise have stayed away from block development. It's clear that Nick is all in on blocks, and during the podcast he makes the case for why you should be too. They offer so many opportunities for what can be displayed on a page, and their capabilities are only getting better. It's a fascinating chat, especially for those who are, as yet, undecided about whether they want to embrace WordPress blocks.

On the podcast today we have Nick Diego. Nick is a Developer Advocate at WP Engine. He can be found creating educational content, building plugins and themes, and contributing to WordPress Core. He's on the podcast to talk about his passion and optimism for the future of WordPress using blocks. At the recent WordCamp US, Nick gave a presentation entitled, ‘Let's Build a Custom Block in 15 Minutes'. It was his attempt to show a group of WordPress enthusiasts that the barrier to creating blocks is slowly being eroded, due to the creation of new tools. These tools are creating opportunities for people who might otherwise have stayed away from block development. It's clear that Nick is all in on blocks, and during the podcast he makes the case for why you should be too. They offer so many opportunities for what can be displayed on a page, and their capabilities are only getting better. It's a fascinating chat, especially for those who are, as yet, undecided about whether they want to embrace WordPress blocks.

On the podcast today we have Paul Bearne. Paul is a WordPress enthusiast who loves to come up with ways to make WordPress do things it doesn't normally do. Having engaged with WordPress almost from the start, he specialises in the creation of highly performant, scalable, accessible and SEO friendly code. He has contributed consistently to WordPress Core since version 3.9 as well as setting up a local meetup and speaking at WordCamps. He is currently being sponsored by XWP to work on Core as part of their Core initiatives. In the podcast today Paul talks about the many ways in which it's possible to work within the WordPress ecosystem. He's tried many of them out over the years. Many of the jobs in and around the WordPress space require only a few things, access to power and internet and a computer. The geographical constraints for work are often non-existent. If you have the skills, can get online and put in the hours, then you might be good to go. The pandemic brought this distributed working model to the masses, as more and more organisations realised the benefits that working in this way affords. Paul talks through some of the different ways that you can work and draws out the benefits and drawbacks that they have. How can you find the work and what can you do to make sure that it's as stable as it can be? If you're already a remote worker, much of this conversation will resonate with you, but if you're not, but are curious about your options, this podcast will be of interest. Typically, when we record the podcast, there's not a lot of background noise, but that's not always the case with these WordCamp Europe interviews. We were competing against crowds and the air-conditioning. In this episode both Paul and I wore face masks which you can also detect. Whilst the podcasts are more than listenable, I hope that you understand that the vagaries of the real world were at play.

Adam Silverstein talks about WordPress core performance and how it ties into the performance of larger plugins like WooCommerce.

Adam Silverstein talks about WordPress core performance and how it ties into the performance of larger plugins like WooCommerce.

Birgit Pauli-Haack, a Gutenberg advocate, shares her insights into where blocks are headed with WordPress and WooCommerce.

So you've tried Gutenberg, and you might like to or you might not! But one thing that you cannot really argue about is that it's got some room for improvement. During the last few release cycles there's been more and more talk about block patterns and how they're going to make WordPress website building more straightforward. Block patterns are a collection of blocks that have been built and saved away for future use. So think about a typical use case, you have a hero section of your website that you might use over and over again. You build it one time, adding in a variety of blocks, and once you're happy, you save it and then later you can add it into any other part of your website with the click of a button. But here's the problem. The block editor is still a little but, how shall we say it... fun to use. It's got some quirks and you might not find it as easy as you'd wish to get pixel perfect patterns. Step in Extendify. They have a suite of pre-made block patterns which you can use. It's really all about making life simple. They're all built on top of WordPress Core blocks so there's no lock in and you can use them to learn how to build your own block patterns.

So you've tried Gutenberg, and you might like to or you might not! But one thing that you cannot really argue about is that it's got some room for improvement. During the last few release cycles there's been more and more talk about block patterns and how they're going to make WordPress website building more straightforward. Block patterns are a collection of blocks that have been built and saved away for future use. So think about a typical use case, you have a hero section of your website that you might use over and over again. You build it one time, adding in a variety of blocks, and once you're happy, you save it and then later you can add it into any other part of your website with the click of a button. But here's the problem. The block editor is still a little but, how shall we say it... fun to use. It's got some quirks and you might not find it as easy as you'd wish to get pixel perfect patterns. Step in Extendify. They have a suite of pre-made block patterns which you can use. It's really all about making life simple. They're all built on top of WordPress Core blocks so there's no lock in and you can use them to learn how to build your own block patterns.

So you've tried Gutenberg, and you might like to or you might not! But one thing that you cannot really argue about is that it's got some room for improvement. During the last few release cycles there's been more and more talk about block patterns and how they're going to make WordPress website building more straightforward. Block patterns are a collection of blocks that have been built and saved away for future use. So think about a typical use case, you have a hero section of your website that you might use over and over again. You build it one time, adding in a variety of blocks, and once you're happy, you save it and then later you can add it into any other part of your website with the click of a button. But here's the problem. The block editor is still a little but, how shall we say it... fun to use. It's got some quirks and you might not find it as easy as you'd wish to get pixel perfect patterns. Step in Extendify. They have a suite of pre-made block patterns which you can use. It's really all about making life simple. They're all built on top of WordPress Core blocks so there's no lock in and you can use them to learn how to build your own block patterns.

On the podcast today we have Oliver Sild from Patchstack. Patchstack is a product which is designed to help you identify plugin vulnerabilities in your WordPress sites. We talk about how, over the past couple of years, Patchstack has released an annual report concerning the state of WordPress security. What are the broad security trends which have emerged over the past 12 months in WordPress Core, plugins and themes. Listen now...

On the podcast today we have Oliver Sild. Oliver has been working in the WordPress space for many years, and specifically with WordPress security, as one of the founders of Patchstack, formerly called WebARX. Patchstack is a product which is designed to help you identify plugin vulnerabilities in your WordPress sites. Over the past couple of years Patchstack has released an annual report about the state of WordPress security. The report for 2021 has just been released, and the podcast today is concerned with what they found out. We talk about why they produce this report, and who the intended audience is. What are the main takeaways in terms of the overall security of WordPress Core, plugins and themes. We then get into more specific details of what types of vulnerabilities and attacks seem to be prevalent in the WordPress space. Are there any trends which are useful to think about, and how WordPress security is managed by the community as a whole; are budgets and time typically allocated for prevention and restoration of websites? Towards the end we talk about how some people have pushed back on the usefulness of the report. They've questioned the motivations of security companies to write such reports and the use of the language which they contain. Do they paint more of a negative picture in order to drive sales of their commercial solutions? Useful links. State of WordPress Security in 2021 Report Patchstack website Is WordPress security getting better or worse? Rebuttal: How Patchstack is improving WordPress security Oliver's Twitter

Knowing what drives the engine via WordPress will make you a better WooCommerce builders. Listen as Courtney Robertson shares all there is to know about Learn.WordPress

About this episode. On the podcast today we have Benjamin Intal. He's the founder of Stackable, which is a suite of custom blocks. Benjamin decided early on that his company was going to take the possibilities that Gutenberg offered seriously. They had previously developed a page builder plugin, but felt that the opportunity presented by blocks was something that they could not overlook. During the conversation, we talk about why Benjamin decided to devote so much time and energy towards creating blocks, at a time when there was almost no certainty about the status of blocks, and the block editor. Indeed, there was no clarity on whether blocks would become a core feature in WordPress. As we now know, blocks are an increasingly important topic in WordPress, and so Benjamin's decision, with a little hindsight, appears to have been a wise one. We talk about some of the difficulties that have presented themselves over the last three years, and how they overcame them. These ranged from having to develop in the absence of documentation, to creating bespoke solutions to problems which were later handled by WordPress Core. We also discuss how they went about iterating their product in a technology space which was new. What methods the team used to ensure that they were building features which their users really needed. We also get into whether the block system is now fully mature and ready to support a growing ecosystem of developers. Is it a good idea to create 'smaller' blocks with a limited use case, or a large suite of blocks which work in harmony with one another? Are we entering a future in which the 'there's a block for that' mentality might lead to sites with 'block bloat'; sites with multiple blocks, with overlapping features. It's an interesting chat and gives an insight into a transitional moment in the history of WordPress. A moment in which blocks are taking on much of the heavy lifting in a WordPress website. A moment in which reputations are being made. Useful links. Stackable Gutenberg Times Make WordPress

We catch up with what's happening with blocks and get some insights from Greg on how WooCommerce blocks play into the bigger picture.

It was a big couple of weeks in the WordPress space! After Full Site Editing getting the green light for 5.8, more information has come out to clarify what that looks like, and how it will affect theme designers. We also answer, “What is FLoC,” and what’s all the hubbub around FloC and WordPress Core? Plus, an update on my Gutenberg course. (more…)

From being an expert into hooking WooCommerce into a warehouse to being a release lead for WordPress Core, David has done a lot as a full stack developer for 17 years.

As a WooCommerce builder, you need to keep on top of all the major changes in WordPress core. This episode will get you started.

Mary is not a veteran of WooCommerce, but has successfully used it to launch her own store and has plans to get into even deeper.

Mary is not a veteran of WooCommerce, but has successfully used it to launch her own store and has plans to get into even deeper.