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People of WordPress: Amanda Rush

October 13, 2019WPDev News

You’ve probably heard that WordPress is open source software, and may know that it’s created and run by volunteers. WordPress enthusiasts share many examples of how WordPress changed people’s lives for the better. This monthly series shares some of those lesser-known, amazing stories. Meet Amanda Rush from Augusta, Georgia, USA. Amanda Rush is a WordPress […]

The Month in WordPress: July 2019

October 13, 2019WPDev News

This month has been characterized by exciting plans and big announcements – read on to find out what they are and what it all means for the future of the WordPress project. WordCamp Asia Announced The inaugural WordCamp Asia will be in Bangkok, Thailand, on February 21-23, 2020. This will be the first regional WordCamp […]

Matt Mullenweg and David Heinemeier Hansson Discuss WordPress Market Share, Monopolies, and Power in Open Source Communities

October 10, 2019design tips

In what began as a heated conversation on Twitter, Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg and Ruby on Rails creator and Basecamp co-founder David Heinemeier Hansson took to the airwaves to debate opposing viewpoints on market share, monopolies, and power in open source communities. Hansson reacted to a statement Mullenweg made in (more…)

WordPress Theme Review Team Brings Back Review Shindigs

October 10, 2019design tips

The WordPress theme review team (TRT) is kicking off a review weekend October 5 and will begin at 10:00 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). These events, called “review shindigs,” are marathon sessions where the team joins together to review themes and teach best practices. The current plan is to hold the (more…)

First Look at PHP 7.4 for WordPress Developers

October 9, 2019design tips

PHP 7.4 is slated for release on November 28, 2019. WordPress 5.3 will also include several commits that address deprecated features. It’s unlikely that most WordPress plugin and theme developers will be able to use the new PHP 7.4 features for a while except when working on setups where they (more…)

BuddyPress 5.0 Introduces BP REST API, Paving the Way for Blocks

October 9, 2019design tips

BuddyPress 5.0.0 “Le Gusto” was released this week with the long-awaited BP REST API, a new Invitations API, and BuddyPress info on the Site Health screen. The release was named for a favorite pizza restaurant in Fortaleza, Brazil, where BP REST API contributor and core committer Renato Alves resides. The (more…)

Gatsby Days London Features Multiple WordPress Presentations

October 8, 2019design tips

Gatsby Days London kicked off yesterday with a lot of momentum after Gatsby Inc. announced a $15M Series A funding round last week. The one-day conference drew 200 attendees and was the third in a series of Gatsby Days that have been held in other cities. They are designed to (more…)

Brian Gardner Steps Down From StudioPress

October 8, 2019design tips

Brian Gardner announced he was stepping down from his role with StudioPress this past Friday. Last year, WP Engine acquired StudioPress. After staying on board for the remainder of his contract, Gardner stepped down from his role with the company. “The past 15 months have gone by quickly, and it (more…)

People of WordPress: Ugyen Dorji

October 7, 2019WPDev News

You’ve probably heard that WordPress is open source software, and may know that it’s created and run by volunteers. WordPress enthusiasts share many examples of how WordPress changed people’s lives for the better. This monthly series shares some of those lesser-known, amazing stories. Meet Ugyen Dorji from Bhutan Ugyen lives in Bhutan, a landlocked country […]

Automattic Has Discontinued Active Development on Edit Flow Plugin

October 7, 2019design tips

Edit Flow, the modular editorial plugin that enables collaboration inside the WordPress admin, is no longer being actively developed. After no updates for nine months, Mark Warbinek, a frustrated user, contacted Automattic to ask if they have abandoned the plugin or still plan to update it. A support representative from (more…)

Latest News

People of WordPress: Amanda Rush

The Month in WordPress: July 2019

Matt Mullenweg and David Heinemeier Hansson Discuss WordPress Market Share, Monopolies, and Power in Open Source Communities

WordPress Theme Review Team Brings Back Review Shindigs

First Look at PHP 7.4 for WordPress Developers

BuddyPress 5.0 Introduces BP REST API, Paving the Way for Blocks

Gatsby Days London Features Multiple WordPress Presentations

Brian Gardner Steps Down From StudioPress

People of WordPress: Ugyen Dorji

Automattic Has Discontinued Active Development on Edit Flow Plugin

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