Agenda for the December 3rd Dev Chat

  • How do we handle security releases in the adminadmin (and super admin) – Matt Martz
  • Create a post on the wp.org dev feed that highlights what breaks to pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party devs – Denis de Bernardy (we’ve started the WordPress Developer News email announcements as discussed here couple of months ago that cover this)
  • Shall we remove Gears support now or in 3.0
  • Minimum intervals between first betaBeta A pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process. and final release and between first RCrelease candidate One of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta). and final – demetris