Title: Dev Chat Summary, July 22nd, 2020
Author: Winstina
Published: July 22, 2020
Last modified: July 23, 2020

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 [  ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/planningwrite/) [Winstina](https://profiles.wordpress.org/planningwrite/)
7:29 pm _on_ July 22, 2020      

# Dev Chat Summary, July 22nd, 2020

[@whyisjake](https://profiles.wordpress.org/whyisjake/) hosted this [agenda](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2020/07/22/dev-chat-agenda-for-july-22nd-2020/)
and [@jeffpaul](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeffpaul/) and [@marybaum](https://profiles.wordpress.org/marybaum/)
edited.

## Dev Notesdev note Each important change in WordPress Core is documented in a developers note, (usually called dev note). Good dev notes generally include a description of the change, the decision that led to this change, and a description of how developers are supposed to work with that change. Dev notes are published on Make/Core blog during the beta phase of WordPress release cycle. Publishing dev notes is particularly important when plugin/theme authors and WordPress developers need to be aware of those changes.In general, all dev notes are compiled into a Field Guide at the beginning of the release candidate phase.

The group didn’t discuss these, but [@whyisjake](https://profiles.wordpress.org/whyisjake/)
added them to the announcements. Have an opinion? Add your thoughts to the comments:

 * [REST API changes in WordPress 5.5](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2020/07/22/rest-api-changes-in-wordpress-5-5/)
 * [Proposed Block Directory guidelines](https://make.wordpress.org/plugins/2020/07/22/proposed-block-directory-guidelines/)
 * [New ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2020/07/21/new-esc_xml-function-in-wordpress-5-5/)`
   esc_xml()`[ function in WordPress 5.5](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2020/07/21/new-esc_xml-function-in-wordpress-5-5/)
 * [Editing Images in the Block Editor](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2020/07/20/editing-images-in-the-block-editor/)
 * [Introducing createInterpolateElement](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2020/07/17/introducing-createinterpolateelement/)
 * [Passing arguments to template files in WordPress 5.5](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2020/07/17/passing-arguments-to-template-files-in-wordpress-5-5/)
 * [New and modified REST API endpoints in WordPress 5.5](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2020/07/16/new-and-modified-rest-api-endpoints-in-wordpress-5-5/)
 * [REST API Parameter & JSON Schema changes in WordPress 5.5](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2020/07/16/rest-api-parameter-json-schema-changes-in-wordpress-5-5/)
 * [Controlling Plugin and Theme auto-updates UI in WordPress 5.5](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2020/07/15/controlling-plugin-and-theme-auto-updates-ui-in-wordpress-5-5/)

## Upcoming Releases

 * [WordPress 5.5 ](https://make.wordpress.org/core/5-5/) is slated for release 
   August 11th, 2020
    - [@whyisjake](https://profiles.wordpress.org/whyisjake/) stated that we are
      a week away from the scheduled 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)](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2020/07/22/dev-chat-summary-july-22nd-2020/?output_format=md#alpha-beta).
 * [Beta 3](https://wordpress.org/news/2020/07/wordpress-5-5-beta-3/) was released
   yesterday (07/22)
    - [@whyisjake](https://profiles.wordpress.org/whyisjake/) thanked everyone for
      the work in getting 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. 3 out the door
 * The group approved a fourth beta before Release Candidaterelease 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)](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2020/07/22/dev-chat-summary-july-22nd-2020/?output_format=md#alpha-beta).
   1. The beta will happen on July 24th.
    - [@audrasjb](https://profiles.wordpress.org/audrasjb/) stated there are [60 tickets](https://core.trac.wordpress.org/query?status=accepted&status=assigned&status=new&status=reopened&status=reviewing&milestone=5.5&col=id&col=summary&col=status&col=owner&col=type&col=priority&col=milestone&order=priority)
      to review
    - [@david](https://profiles.wordpress.org/david/) will lead a bugscrub right
      before the beta release.
 * A bugscrub was completed (07/21)
    - [@davidbaumwald](https://profiles.wordpress.org/davidbaumwald/) shared an 
      updated bugscrub [schedule for 5.5](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2020/06/06/bug-scrub-schedule-for-5-5/)
    - [@afercia](https://profiles.wordpress.org/afercia/) noted the accessibilityAccessibility
      Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products,
      devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept
      of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect
      access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example,
      computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) team
      reported regressions in 5.5 blockBlock Block is the abstract term used to 
      describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout
      of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what
      in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery
      into a single consistent API and user experience. editor, an issue the release
      squad should be made aware
 * Tickets and issues of concern
    - [@afercia](https://profiles.wordpress.org/afercia/) noted confusion with GitHubGitHub
      GitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories 
      that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public
      repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription.
      GitHub introduced the concept of the ‘pull request’ where code changes done
      in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged
      by the repository owner. [https://github.com/](https://github.com/) issues
      that carry the [bug label](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RQBWTW/p1595449780196600)
      and [@sarahricker](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sarahricker/) suggested 
      a different label.
    - [@whyisjake](https://profiles.wordpress.org/whyisjake/) [suggested a method](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RQBWTW/p1595450034205900)
      for managing accessibility or regressionregression A software bug that breaks
      or degrades something that previously worked. Regressions are often treated
      as critical bugs or [blockers](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2020/07/22/dev-chat-summary-july-22nd-2020/?output_format=md#blocker).
      Recent regressions may be given higher priorities. A "3.6 regression" would
      be a bug in 3.6 that worked as intended in 3.5. tags.
 *  - [@estelaris](https://profiles.wordpress.org/estelaris/) mentioned that design
      triagetriage The act of evaluating and sorting bug reports, in order to decide
      priority, severity, and other factors. times are wrong in the bugscrub schedule;
      [@davidb](https://profiles.wordpress.org/davidb/) will adjust.
    - [@whyisjake](https://profiles.wordpress.org/whyisjake/) identified which [regression label](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues?q=is%3Aopen+is%3Aissue+label%3A%22%5BType%5D+Regression%22)/
      [bug label](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RQBWTW/p1595449780196600)
      to follow on Github. [@afercia](https://profiles.wordpress.org/afercia/) suggested
      to [@whyisjake](https://profiles.wordpress.org/whyisjake/) that an accessibility
      label be added there and [@carike](https://profiles.wordpress.org/carike/)
      requested a privacy label.
    - [@carike](https://profiles.wordpress.org/carike/) [requested streamlining ](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RQBWTW/p1595448722158900)
      communication methods on issues of concern due to large size of [Github repo](https://wordpress.slack.com/?redir=%2Farchives%2FC02RQBWTW%2Fp1595448788159900).
    - A lively discussion followed that surfaced a number of issues the team will
      need to address as WordPress continues to grow. [See the full chat here.](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RQBWTW/p1595448722158900)

## Component check-in and status updates

 * [@Carike](https://profiles.wordpress.org/carike/) is [looking for feedback](https://make.wordpress.org/core/2020/04/01/feature-plugin-proposal-wp-consent-api/)
   on how to proceed with the Consent APIAPI An API or Application Programming Interface
   is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and
   share data in limited, clearly defined ways..
 * There will be a new About page scheduling process
    - [@marybaum](https://profiles.wordpress.org/marybaum/) introduced and asked@
      abhanonstopnewsuk to share thoughts on the 5.5 release schedule for the About
      page
    - @abhanonstopnewsuk stated that for the 5.5 About page there will be an edit
      window from the end of this dev chat until 12pm UTC please on Sunday 26 July.
    - A [formal schedule](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RQBWTW/p1595451280244100)
      process for Marcomms elements is underway and will kick off in 5.6.
 * An updated release of the XML Sitemaps feature pluginFeature Plugin A plugin 
   that was created with the intention of eventually being proposed for inclusion
   in WordPress Core. See [Features as Plugins](https://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/about/release-cycle/features-as-plugins/)
   is at hand:
    - [@pbiron](https://profiles.wordpress.org/pbiron/) told the group that a change
      to sitemaps in coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress.
      The Core Development Team builds WordPress. in 5.5 Beta 3 results in a PHPPHP
      The web scripting language in which WordPress is primarily architected. WordPress
      requires PHP 7.4 or higher fatal when activated on a site running Beta 3.
    - The fix for the feature plugin is already committed to its repo. [@swissspidy](https://profiles.wordpress.org/swissspidy/)
      will release the new version.

## Open Floor

 * [@ramiy](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ramiy/) announced that WordPress 5.5 
   string tickets are ready to review.
 * [@estelaris](https://profiles.wordpress.org/estelaris/) will post her questions
   on the About page design on the ticketticket Created for both bug reports and
   feature development on the bug tracker.
 * [@carike](https://profiles.wordpress.org/carike/) thanked Abha and others for
   their improvement of dev notes.
 * @abhanonstopnewsuk [shared an update](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RQBWTW/p1595451615256800)
   on work by Marketing Team on [Q&As relating to 5.5](https://make.wordpress.org/marketing/2020/07/22/qas-to-help-promote-5-5/).
 * @abhanonstopnewsuk stated that [Meetups have asked](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C02RQBWTW/p1595451784262000)
   about new release features.

_Props [@desrosj](https://profiles.wordpress.org/desrosj/) and [@whyisjake](https://profiles.wordpress.org/whyisjake/)
for providing historical background, and [@jeffpaul](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jeffpaul/),
[@marybaum](https://profiles.wordpress.org/marybaum/), [@davidbaumwald](https://profiles.wordpress.org/davidbaumwald/)
and [@sarahricker](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sarahricker/) for proofreading_.

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