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This week on the WPwatercooler we’re going to be going over the recent developments to WordPress 6.4 Beta 1. We’ll be discussing each of the new features and what our thoughts are of them. Links: https://wordpress.org/news/2023/09/wordpress-6-4-beta-1/ https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/58281 https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/59166 https://elementor.com/help/requirements/   Show notes and transcript: https://wpwatercooler.com/wpwatercooler/ep465-whats-new-in-wordpress-6-4-beta-1/   Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:00 - WordPress 6.4 Beta 1 Overview 00:03:45 - New Fonts Implementation 00:08:20 - Lightboxes in WordPress 6.4 00:13:00 - Elementor and Beaver Builder: Competition or Inspiration? 00:19:30 - The Matt Mullenweg Tweet Controversy 00:25:10 - Taxonomy in WordPress 00:29:40 - Introduction of Pattern Categories 00:35:00 - Importance of Testing New Features 00:40:45 - The Art of Category Management 00:46:00 - Outro

On this episode of WPwatercooler, we’ll be discussing Five for the Future—the initiative promoting the  WordPress community’s contributions to the WordPress.org project—and how both sponsored and unsponsored contributors impact the WordPress project. Five for the Future Marketing & Communications Release Cycle Guide Democracy Dies in Darkness Meta Trac Changeset 12891 Mika on Mastodon “is this WordPress?” “Additionally, the rel=”canonical” points to .com!” – Ryan on X.com

On this episode of WPwatercooler, the discussion centers around the WordPress community, its leadership, and the challenges faced by its contributors. Sé Reed talks about her recent “kerfuffle” with Matt Mullenweg on Twitter/X and why she thinks he designated her as the only person he’s ever blocked in 17 years. The crew also discusses the significance of WordPress's open-source nature and the increasingly noticeable conflicts with Automattic, including Mullenweg’s demoralizing approach to leading the WordPress project. Sé highlights the challenges faced by the Make WordPress marketing team, including their inability to properly develop wordpress.org’s SEO. Both Jason Tucker and Jason Cosper chime in throughout the conversation, emphasizing the value of community involvement and historic context. The episode wraps up with encouragement for listeners to actively contribute to making all of WordPress better, and a call for accountability across the WordPress project. https://x.com/sereedmedia/status/17020325751

In this episode of WPwatercooler, the panel dives deep into the evolving dynamics of the WordPress community, discussing the influential role Gutenberg plays in core development and the tension between fully sponsored projects like Open Verse and neglected ones like Tide. They touch upon the importance of PHP compatibility and share concerns about the effectiveness of Contributor Day as an extension of the Community Summit. The conversation reveals gaps in community cohesion and leadership, emphasizing the need for a unified action plan to move WordPress forward. https://communitysummit.wordcamp.org/2023/schedule/ My strange experiences with Automattic: Part 1 My strange experiences with Automattic: Part 2 https://make.wordpress.org/summit/ https://youtu.be/7Am2X08sVwc Hanlon’s razor Panel: Jason Tucker Sé Reed Jason Cosper Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:04:50 Importance of Community Summit 00:10:13 How WordCamp Fits Into WordPress Development 00:15:25 The Dynamics of WordPress Sponsors

In 2013, Suzette Franck, one of the original cohosts of the WPwatercooler, made a trac ticket suggesting the WordPress project “Add a ‘Contribute’ tab to the About page” of the WordPress Dashboard. After some discussion, the ticket fell dormant. Ten years later, WordPress core contributor Olga Glekler revived the still-relevant ticket, and championed the cause throughout the MakeWP community. In WordPress 6.3, that ten-year old idea was finally realized, with the launch of the brand-new “Get Involved” tab. And in this episode, we will be joined by both Suzette and Olga to talk about the journey of ten-year ticket! Ticket – https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/23348 Contribute Page – https://make.wordpress.org/contribute/

This week on WPwatercooler we’re talking with Nyasha about our wishes for WordPress 6.4. The roundtable digs deep into WordPress development, focusing on the importance and flexibility of custom fields and post types. A significant part of the conversation revolves around the conversion process between ACF post types and other plugins, and the panelists share personal insights into their favorite tools and techniques. The discussion also explores the potential of the upcoming WordPress releases, emphasizing the need for more than just bug fixes, and aspiring to lay the groundwork for new innovations. Guest Nyasha G shares some thoughtful insights, while Sé Reed keeps the conversation spirited with her unique humor. https://make.wordpress.org/core/2023/07/18/wordpress-6-4-whats-on-your-wishlist/ https://make.wordpress.org/core/2023/06/05/wordpress-6-4-development-cycle/ https://make.wordpress.org/core/2023/04/19/status-update-on-the-sqlite-project/ https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues/53049 https://c

This week on WPwatercooler were going to be discussing everything coming out in WordPress 6.3 and our thoughts on the new features https://github.com/courtneyr-dev https://make.wordpress.org/test/2023/06/27/help-test-wordpress-6-3/ https://make.wordpress.org/core/2023/07/18/wordpress-6-3-field-guide/ https://app.instawp.io/launch?t=beta-rc&d=v2 https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/06/07/information-sources-for-6-3 https://make.wordpress.org/core/2023/07/14/configuring-development-mode-in-6-3/ https://make.wordpress.org/training/2023/06/07/information-sources-for-6-3/ https://youtu.be/I2dvEbBxaqA

This week on the show we’re discussing layoffs, AI, integration, industry shrinkage, and dealing with Tech Bros (oh my!) Show notes and transcript: https://wpwatercooler.com/wpwatercooler/ep458-wordpress-and-an-industry-in-flux/

This week on WPwatercooler we’re discussing the reusable block being renamed to Patterns. These patterns have sync and non-sync options allowing for them to be reusable in their state or to have their state synced between the other instances that are being synced. As WordPress matures and adds new features WP community is looking to do some consolidation and also thinking ahead of how these names of things are used. Going back to the block itself WP Taven did a dive into it: Reusable Blocks Renamed to Patterns with Synced and Non-Synced Options

On this week’s episode of WPwatercooler, we delve into the ever-expanding influence of Gutenberg, the innovative website-building block technology. Known for its role in revolutionizing WordPress, Gutenberg is stepping beyond its birthplace and finding applications in an increasing number of places. We’re exploring the power and versatility of this tool as it transforms not just the WordPress ecosystem, but the broader web development landscape. Excitingly, Gutenberg is being used in Drupal, marking a significant step in its journey. The anticipated adoption by Drupal suggests a future where Gutenberg’s intuitive block-based design approach could become a standard across platforms, bringing new opportunities for developers. We’ll be discussing what this means for both the WordPress and Drupal communities, how it could impact the plugin marketplace, and how it further cements Gutenberg’s position as more than just a WordPress phenomenon. Tune in for a riveting discussion about Gutenberg’s ascent and its potent

On this episode, we’re celebrating WordPress’s 20th birthday sharing some stories of the past and what were expecting from the future of the software and community that were quite fond of. Show Notes Panel Jason Cosper Jason Tucker Sé Reed

On this episode hosts Jason Tucker and Sé Reed will be joined by Guildenberg founder Jonathan Wold and Courtney Robertson Open Source Developer Advocate at GoDaddy to discuss the intersection of corporate influence and community in the world of WordPress. For 20 years, WordPress has been shaped by a vibrant, open-source community of volunteers. But is the ever-increasing pressure of venture capital and the corporate boardroom putting the unique makeup of the WordPress community at risk? We’ll explore the tension between corporate interests and community-driven development, and examine the impact of corporate influence on WordPress’ future. Show Notes Links 20 Days to Celebrate 20 Years of WordPress, From Blogs to Blocks A Newcomer’s Guide to WordCamps Andrea Middleton: Will What Got Us Here, Get Us There? WordPress Community at Scale Five for the Future GitHub – WordPress / five-for-the-future Panel Jason Cosper Jonathan Wold Sé Reed

This week on the show we’ll be discussing twenty years of WordPress. WordPress 20 WordPress Mercantile WordPress 15 Join the Marketing Team TRAC #6938 Whats your favorite WordPress moment?

This week on WPwatercooler, join your hosts Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper for a captivating conversation exploring the dynamic world of AI in the realm of WordPress. Together, they’ll discuss how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing various aspects of WordPress, from streamlining code development to enhancing content creation with smart algorithms. They’ll share their insights and experiences, and highlight the latest AI tools reshaping the way we interact with and manage our WordPress sites.

This week on WPwatercooler Sé Reed and Jason Cosper will be talking with Jonathan Wold about some of the economic and development problems facing plugin-based businesses in the WordPress ecosystem, and his new plan to help. https://guildenberg.com Summary In EP451 of WPwatercooler, titled “Accelerating WordPress w/ Jonathan Wold,” hosts Sé Reed, Jason Cosper and Jonathan Wold dive deep into the WordPress ecosystem, its growth, and its integral role within the open web. They highlight the importance of the open-source nature of WordPress, its extensibility through plugins and themes, and the vibrant community that has formed over the past two decades. Reed and Wold emphasize the unique incentives present in open-source projects, which foster passion and diverse contributions, in contrast to proprietary platforms. The hosts explore the role of commercial plugins and businesses in addressing gaps in the WordPress ecosystem, citing the significance of tools like Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and Pods for website d

Join us for an exciting episode of WPwatercooler, where Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper, and special guest Lesley Sim dive into the highly anticipated WordPress Phase 3: Collaboration. Building upon the success of previous phases which introduced block editing and extended it across entire websites, Phase 3 aims to revolutionize the way creators and teams work together within WordPress. We’ll discuss a variety of features designed to enhance the user experience and foster seamless collaboration. Our conversation will cover real-time and asynchronous collaboration, improving publishing flows, refining the post revisions interface, and polishing admin design. Additionally, we’ll delve into the introduction of a global search and command component that aims to streamline content management. Don’t miss this episode as we explore the next stage in the evolution of the Gutenberg project, and learn how WordPress Phase 3 will transform content creation and teamwork within the platform. Links Phase 3: Collabora

On this episode, EP449 – A Spring Clean WordPress Routine – Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper will dive into the topic of spring cleaning your WordPress website. With the arrival of spring, it’s the perfect time to give your website a thorough cleaning to ensure it’s running at optimal performance. We will share our insights on a range of topics, from removing old drafts and revisions to cleaning up unused images, and properly indexing your database. We will also explore tips for optimizing caching to help your website load faster and provide a better user experience. So, whether you’re a seasoned WordPress pro or just getting started, join us for this informative discussion on how to give your WordPress website a spring-clean refresh. https://egersis.wpengine.com/ https://jasontucker.blog/14308/whats-with-activitypub-wordpress-cloudflare-not-working https://www.buddyboss.com/ https://wordpress.org/plugins/query-monitor/ https://wordpress.org/plugins/index-wp-mysql-for-speed/ https://wordpress.org/plug

In this episode of WPwatercooler, hosts Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper dive into the world of Custom Post Types and taxonomies. They discuss the popular CPTUI plugin and explore the new Custom Post Types management feature recently added to Advanced Custom Fields Pro (ACF Pro). We may even get into user taxonomies! Whether you're a seasoned WordPress developer or just getting started, this episode is a must-participate for anyone interested in creating custom post types in WordPress!

On this episode of WPwatercooler guest Courtney Robertson is joining Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper will be discussing the upcoming release of WordPress 6.2. The release is just around the corner, and it's packed with exciting new features that are sure to delight users. One of the most significant changes is the Full Site Editor coming out of beta, which will provide users with a seamless editing experience. Additionally, users will now be able to browse and choose templates to edit, customize their theme or specific blocks with custom CSS, and enjoy new and improved navigation menus. The new version will also feature colors to indicate which template parts are being edited, allowing for a more efficient workflow. The Style Book will provide users with a bird's-eye view of styles for all blocks, while the copy and paste block styles feature will make it easier to create a cohesive design. Classic widgets import as template parts in block themes, while separate sub-panels for block settings and sty

On this episode Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper will be speaking with Nyasha Green and Courtney Robertson about WordCamp Asia, the recent WordCamp they both attended in Bangkok. WordCamp Asia Recap for 2023 WordCamp Asia forever has my heart Panel: Courtney Robertson Jason Cosper Jason Tucker  Nyasha Green Sé Reed