The WordPress coreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. development team builds WordPress! Follow this site for general updates, status reports, and the occasional code debate. There’s lots of ways to contribute:
Found a bugbugA bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority.?Create a ticket in the bug tracker.
Join Ryan Welcher (@welcher) and me next month for a casual conversation about blockBlockBlock 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. variations and how you can use them to enhance the editing experience in WordPress. An often overlooked feature, variations are a great way to extend existing blocks and can be as simple or complex as you like. Many WordPress CoreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. blocks you use daily are variations!
To kick off the discussion, we will provide a brief overview of what variations are and how they work. Ryan will then share how he built the Advanced Query LooppluginPluginA 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. and why he opted for a variation of the Query block instead of building a custom block from scratch. And if you have built any variations or are using them in interesting ways, we encourage you to share them with the group.
While block variations tend to be a more developer-focused topic, this Hallway Hangout will be accessible to everyone. The event will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 1:00 PM CST (18:00 UTC). The meeting link will be shared through the Learn WordPress MeetupMeetupAll local/regional gatherings that are officially a part of the WordPress world but are not WordCamps are organized through https://www.meetup.com/. A meetup is typically a chance for local WordPress users to get together and share new ideas and seek help from one another. Searching for ‘WordPress’ on meetup.com will help you find options in your area. group. RSVP for the event to access the link.
Recording
Notes
The Hallway Hangout was attended by 34 community members, including facilitators @ndiego and @welcher.
Nick gave a brief overview of what Block Variations are and how to use them. Ryan then discussed how and why you might want to build more advanced variations and demoed his Advanced Query LoopLoopThe Loop is PHP code used by WordPress to display posts. Using The Loop, WordPress processes each post to be displayed on the current page, and formats it according to how it matches specified criteria within The Loop tags. Any HTML or PHP code in the Loop will be processed on each post. https://codex.wordpress.org/The_Loop plugin. Questions were asked and answered throughout. The following resources were shared during the event:
The code reference for all Core blocks and their attributes.
The GitHubGitHubGitHub 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/repository for the Advanced Query Loop plugin.
Welcome back to a new issue of Week in CoreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.. Let’s take a look at what changed on TracTracAn open source project by Edgewall Software that serves as a bug tracker and project management tool for WordPress. between July 31 and August 14, 2023.
40 commits
50 contributors
164 tickets created
15 tickets reopened
138 tickets closed
TicketticketCreated for both bug reports and feature development on the bug tracker. numbers are based on the Trac timeline for the period above. The following is a summary of commits, organized by component and/or focus.
Code changes
Build/Test Tools
Bump the required versions of Node.js and npm – #56658
Correct two @covers annotations to use the recommended pattern – #59069
Update 3rd-party GitHubGitHubGitHub 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/ Actions – #58867
Update all build tool related dependencies – #58863
Update the README file to reflect new Node.js/npm versions – #59071, #56658
Fix leakage in WP_List_Table tests – #58955, #58896
Code Modernization
Deprecate dynamic properties in WP_List_Table magic methods – #58896, #56034
Deprecate dynamic properties in WP_Text_Diff_Renderer_Table magic methods – #58898, #56034
Deprecate dynamic properties in WP_User_Query magic methods – #58897, #56034
Use “declare” in WP_List_Table magic methods deprecation message – #58896
Coding Standards
Bring more consistency to Last-Modified and ETag checks – #58831
Rewrite loose comparison in wp_list_categories() – #58831
Use instanceof keyword instead of the is_a() function – #58943
Use strict comparison in wp-admin/includes/class-wp-importer.php – #58831
Use strict comparison in wp-includes/class-wp-image-editor.php – #58831
Use strict comparison in wp-includes/class-wp.php – #58831
Use strict comparison in wp-includes/cron.php – #58831
Use strict comparison in wp-includes/kses.php – #58831
Use strict comparison in wp-includes/revision.php – #58831
Docs
Correct duplicate hook reference for wp_min_priority_img_pixels – #59067
Remove @see references for SimplePie classes – #59030
Editor
Only exclude auto-generated blockBlockBlock 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. files from coding standards checks – #50010
Simplify usage of block_has_support() function by supporting a string – #58532
Embeds
Modernize wp-embed script with removal of obsolete IE10/IE11 code and support for WP 4.4 and below – #58974
Emoji
Suppress console errors from sessionStorage usage in sandboxed post embed iframeiframeiFrame is an acronym for an inline frame. An iFrame is used inside a webpage to load another HTML document and render it. This HTML document may also contain JavaScript and/or CSS which is loaded at the time when iframe tag is parsed by the user’s browser. – #58978, #58472
HTMLHTMLHyperText Markup Language. The semantic scripting language primarily used for outputting content in web browsers.APIAPIAn 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.
Adjust code styling to GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc.
https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/’s linter’s preferences – #58918
Simplify logic in wp_get_loading_optimization_attributes() – #58891
Options, MetaMetaMeta is a term that refers to the inside workings of a group. For us, this is the team that works on internal WordPress sites like WordCamp Central and Make WordPress. APIs
Use defer loading strategy for wp-embed script and move to head (in block themes) – #58931
Site Health
Use PHP_SAPI constant instead of the php_sapi_name() function – #58942
Themes
Avoid unnecessary check whether parent template file exists when not using a child themeChild themeA Child Theme is a customized theme based upon a Parent Theme. It’s considered best practice to create a child theme if you want to modify the CSS of your theme. https://developer.wordpress.org/themes/advanced-topics/child-themes/ – #58576
add wp_get_theme_data_template_parts function – #59003
For those new to coreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. and getting set up ready for WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. US Contributor DayContributor DayContributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of https://make.wordpress.org/ There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/, there is a New Contributors session in the core SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/ every two weeks at 19:00 UTC. These take place every two weeks. They are a great place to start.
Status update on the Interactivity API proposal published a few months ago. This APIAPIAn 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. aims to create a new standard for WordPress that simplifies and empowers building rich interactive web applications with WordPress using declarative and reactive programming principles.
Reminder: WordPress 6.3 developer notes. The Field GuideField guideThe field guide is a type of blogpost published on Make/Core during the release candidate phase of the WordPress release cycle. The field guide generally lists all the dev notes published during the beta cycle. This guide is linked in the about page of the corresponding version of WordPress, in the release post and in the HelpHub version page. has had 6,500 views since it was published on July 18!S
6.4 Editor Taskboard on GitHubGitHubGitHub 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/
GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc.
https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/
Please add any items for this part of the agenda to the comments. If you can not attend dev chat live, don’t worry, include a note and the facilitator can highlight a ticketticketCreated for both bug reports and feature development on the bug tracker. if needed.
Contributor Day
WordCamp US Contributor Day is next week. There is a draft prepared to promote with new contributors ahead of the event.
This WCUS preparation post will be finalized immediately after Dev Chat, so please add any further comments to the Slack channel. If you are able to volunteer to help in person or remotely on Slack, please add your name in the comments on the agenda or after Dev Chat in Slack. Core Team RepTeam RepA Team Rep is a person who represents the Make WordPress team to the rest of the project, make sure issues are raised and addressed as needed, and coordinates cross-team efforts.@webcommsat (abhanonstopnewsuk on Slack) is collating details for the event.
New contributors are encouraged to set up local environments in advance and to come along to the New Core Contributor session on Wednesday August 23, 2023 at 19:00 UTC in the Core Slack.
Open floor
If you have any additional items to add to the agenda, please respond in the comments below to help the facilitator highlight them during the meeting.
Contributor DayContributor DayContributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of https://make.wordpress.org/ There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/ at WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. US next week, Thursday August 24
The team are still intending to proceed with the 2.6.0 Performance Lab pluginPluginA 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. release on Monday August 21
The team have voted to SKIP the performance weekly chat on Tuesday August 22 due to folks attending the Community Summit
@swissspidy provided his update in the comments of the agenda for i18ni18nInternationalization, or the act of writing and preparing code to be fully translatable into other languages. Also see localization. Often written with a lowercase i so it is not confused with a lowercase L or the numeral 1. Often an acquired skill. performance:
After the initial i18n performance analysis blog post we want to continue testing the Ginger MO solution, submit it to the plugin directory ASAP (long queue!), and promote it in the Performance Lab plugin.
Will also ask people & hosts at WCUS to test it in their environments.
@joemcgill I’ve been doing some profiling of WP 6.3 with a goal of looking for opportunities to improve the template loading process, and am curious about some of the effort that’s gone into making the underlying caching of theme_json data more persistent. I know that in 6.3 we decided not to use a transient for this data, but would be interested in more context and if there are opportunities to look into this further in 6.4 @oandregal and @flixos90 would probably have the most context here.
JavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript or JS is an object-oriented computer programming language commonly used to create interactive effects within web browsers. WordPress makes extensive use of JS for a better user experience. While PHP is executed on the server, JS executes within a user’s browser.
https://www.javascript.com & CSSCSSCascading Style Sheets.
@tillkruess What do you reckon about this issue? https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/56135 We have the wp_cache_set_last_changed() now as well as our new *-queries groups, but I wonder if coreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. could be more helpful with this.
@swissspidy provided his update on the agenda comments in advance
Collaborating with GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc.
https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/ folks on making the Playwright environment more usable
@10upsimon I’ve been working on an ongoing POC for managing standalone performance plug-ins from the performance plug-ins settings screen, I’m almost at a point where I’m happy to share the code engineered this far for further team input.
It’s involved introduction of a class structure and thus some minor additions to engineering infrastructure too (class auto loading etc).
It also involves the addition of what I believe to be the first asset (js/css) of the plug-in and so I’m thinking of also working on a rough POC implementation for asset build handling as well.
The Interactivity API proposal was published a few months ago. This APIAPIAn 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. aims to create a new standard for WordPress that simplifies and empowers building rich interactive web applications with WordPress using declarative and reactive programming principles.
Since the proposal was published, a dedicated group of contributors has been focused on incorporating the Interactivity API into the GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc.
https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/ project, albeit in an experimental capacity. Fresh documentation resources have also been prepared to guide you through this API’s exciting possibilities.
While the Interactivity API is experimental, you can already start exploring its potential, testing its features, and exploring what’s to come.
This update shares the current state of the Interactivity API, the avenues to track its progress, the learning resources available, and how you can contribute.
Wondering about the current state of affairs and how to stay in the loopLoopThe Loop is PHP code used by WordPress to display posts. Using The Loop, WordPress processes each post to be displayed on the current page, and formats it according to how it matches specified criteria within The Loop tags. Any HTML or PHP code in the Loop will be processed on each post. https://codex.wordpress.org/The_Loop? Let’s dive right in.
Some coreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. blocks are already embracing the Interactivity API’s potential, but its integration is still very limited.
The list of tasks planned for the Interactivity API is available in the Roadmap – Current list of tasks discussion. This roadmap evolves and adapts as contributors learn more about the needs of this initiative.
A good way to keep track of the development of the Interactivity API is to subscribe to Roadmap – Current list of tasks, as this discussion will be updated whenever new Tracking Issues are introduced or fresh plans emerge for this proposal’s future.
Given its experimental state, rapid iterations and occasional disruptions are expected. The Changelog – Tracking Breaking Changes in the Interactivity API discussion ensures you’re properly informed about any breaking change on new Gutenberg releases.
Learning Resources
Ready to expand your knowledge about the Interactivity API? Here’s where to start.
Where can I find technical documentation?
Technical documentation for the Interactivity API can be located within the docs folder of the interactivity package. This documentation currently hosts the following resources:
Bear in mind that this documentation is still a work in progress, so don’t hesitate to open a new discussion to ask any questions. If you want to contribute to documentation efforts, join the Coordinating our documentation efforts discussion.
To get started with the Interactivity API, you can follow this Quick Start Guide taking into account the current requirements of the Interactivity API. This guide will show you how to create your first interactive blockBlockBlock 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. with the Interactivity API that you can test in your WordPress projects.
Once your interactive block is up and running, you can learn more from the Interactivity API Reference to continue adding interactivity to your blocks with this API.
As WordPress advances toward more powerful interactive experiences, seize the opportunity to engage. Your insights and contributions will help shape this proposal.
Here is the agenda for this week’s performance team meeting scheduled for Aug 15, 2023 at 15:00 UTC. If you have any topics you’d like to add to this agenda, please add them in the comments below.
Contributor DayContributor DayContributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of https://make.wordpress.org/ There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/ at WordCampWordCampWordCamps are casual, locally-organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress. They're one of the places where the WordPress community comes together to teach one another what they’ve learned throughout the year and share the joy. Learn more. US next week, Thursday August 24
Decision on Performance Lab pluginPluginA 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. release next week due to WCUS
WordPress 6.4 Roadmap. GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc.
https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/ 16.5 WordPress 6.4 Editor Project Board
WordPress 6.3 was released on the 8th of August. Gutenberg 16.4 RC1 is available for testing. Final version of GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc.
https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/ 16.4 will be released Wednesday. A big thank you to @mikachan for handling the Gutenberg pluginPluginA 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. release. Sarah is using this checklist.
The WebFonts APIAPIAn 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. – work is currently underway on the new Font Library. The initial Fonts Library: Backend PR is currently being worked on, and there are more related issues in [Tracking] Fonts Library. Stage 1: Google and Local fonts. It would be great to get more reviews on the backend PR, and also some more input on this discussion about where to store the list of Google Fonts. Thanks!
I’m working on accessibilityAccessibilityAccessibility (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) enhancements around the Navigation blockBlockBlock 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. to try and address some outstanding concerns. Also exploring ways to improve the responsive layout of the Navigation block. Still at the thinking/exploration phase. Also re-focusing a bit on allowing custom labels for items in List View.
“What’s new in GutenbergGutenbergThe Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc.
https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/…” posts (labeled with the #gutenberg-new tag) are posted following every Gutenberg release on a biweekly basis, showcasing new features included in each release. As a reminder, here’s an overview of different ways to keep up with Gutenberg.
16.4 introduces some exciting new features, including both a new experimental feature and a new component, alongside many enhancements and bugbugA bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority. fixes. Bug fix highlights include many improvements to the recently added Footnotes blockBlockBlock 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. and enhancements to Patterns.
This release consists of 184 pull requests authored by 60 contributors, including two new contributors! 🥳
Auto-Inserting Blocks (BetaBetaA 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.)
Activating the new “Auto-inserting blocks” feature on the Gutenberg > Experiments page enables blocks to specify a location in which they will be automatically inserted. This applies both to the frontend and to the Site Editor (via the REST APIREST APIThe REST API is an acronym for the RESTful Application Program Interface (API) that uses HTTP requests to GET, PUT, POST and DELETE data. It is how the front end of an application (think “phone app” or “website”) can communicate with the data store (think “database” or “file system”)
https://developer.wordpress.org/rest-api/), allowing for further user customization.
See an example in the video below of a “Like button” block that has been auto-inserted after each Comment Template block. You can also see how this block can be re-positioned using the existing block editor tools.
To try this new experimental feature, you can add an __experimentalAutoInsert field to the block.jsonJSONJSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a minimal, readable format for structuring data. It is used primarily to transmit data between a server and web application, as an alternative to XML. file of a dynamic block of your liking. You have to specify the “anchor” block and the relative position (before, after, firstChild, or lastChild) for auto-insertion:
Note that the block will only be auto-inserted as long as the containing template or template part doesn’t have any modifications by the user. (This is by design, in order not to override a user’s choice to discard an auto-inserted block in the editor.)
This feature aims to improve the extensibility of block themes through plugins and continues to be actively developed.
For more details please see the tracking issue and the testing instructions in this PR. It would be great to hear your feedback! (#51449)
New Progress Bar Component
A new, horizontal ProgressBar component that can be used in various places. Whilst this new component has been merged with this release, it has not yet been applied in the Site Editor. It will likely replace the Spinner component that is currently used in the Site Editor loading experience. There is another PR for this work in #53032, aiming to introduce an indeterminate progress bar for the Site Editor, and further experimentation in #53399 to change it to a determinate progress bar. In the meantime, this component can be tested in Storybook. (#53030)
New Commands in the Command Palette
There are three new commands available in the command palette:
Show/hide block breadcrumbs
Enable/disable pre-publish checklist
Preview in a new tab
As well as expanding the functionality available in the new command palette, this effort starts to establish user experience patterns around commands, such as “show/hide” vs. “toggle”, and using snackbar notices more prominently. (#53073)
New Block Supports for Footnotes Block
The Footnotes block now includes support for updating the block’s link color, background color, and text color, as well as controls for typography, dimensions, and borders. The link and text color controls are expanded by default, as they will likely be used more frequently; the other new controls are collapsed by default. (#52897 & #53044)
Minimum Supported PHPPHPThe web scripting language in which WordPress is primarily architected. WordPress requires PHP 7.4 or higher Version Bumped to 7.0
The Gutenberg pluginPluginA 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.’s minimum PHP version has been bumped from 5.6 to 7.0, to maintain parity with WordPress CoreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.. (#52982)
Link Control: Persist advanced settings toggle state to preferences if available. (52799)
Block Library
Behaviors: Extend Global Styles APIAPIAn 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. to read/write behaviors config. (52370)
Enhancements
Site Editor
Add context to the “Reset template” “Delete template” and “Edit template” commands. (52989)
Add xhuge breakpoint (1920px) and update pattern grid. (52942)
Display keyboard shortcut for command palette in site view. (52841)
Make sure only one Site updated notice displays at a time. (53087)
Template Descriptions: Tidy up all abbreviations of ‘example’ to be e.g. (52848)
Try adding further details to template part panel. (52476)
Update the ConfirmDialog that appears when applying a style revision over unsaved changes. (52972)
Update: Improve titles of author templates in query title block. (52732)
Post Editor
Add common commands (breadcrumbs, live preview, pre-publish checklist). (53073)
Use hooksHooksIn WordPress theme and development, hooks are functions that can be applied to an action or a Filter in WordPress. Actions are functions performed when a certain event occurs in WordPress. Filters allow you to modify certain functions. Arguments used to hook both filters and actions look the same. instead of HoCs for:
Site editor: Conditionally render global styles revisionsRevisionsThe WordPress revisions system stores a record of each saved draft or published update. The revision system allows you to see what changes were made in each revision by dragging a slider (or using the Next/Previous buttons). The display indicates what has changed in each revision. footer in sidebarSidebarA sidebar in WordPress is referred to a widget-ready area used by WordPress themes to display information that is not a part of the main content. It is not always a vertical column on the side. It can be a horizontal rectangle below or above the content area, footer, header, or any where in the theme.. (53204)
Block Editor
Remove duplicated display URLURLA specific web address of a website or web page on the Internet, such as a website’s URL www.wordpress.org in LinkControl. (53167)
Synced Patterns
Remove extraneous “Detach” ToolbarButton for synced patterns. (53121)
Icons
Add keyboard icon and use in relative commands. (53083)
Plugin
Bump plugin minimum supported PHP version to 7.0. (52982)
Data Layer
Promisify action creator return type for WP data dispatch. (52530)
Bug Fixes
Block Library
AvatarAvatarAn avatar is an image or illustration that specifically refers to a character that represents an online user. It’s usually a square box that appears next to the user’s name.: Fix global border styles generation. (53007)
Check if object exists before accessing its properties. (52870)
Image block: Fix image size at wide and full width. (53184)
Navigation Sidebar: Fetch the blocks from the content when trying to load navigations. (52899)
Navigation: Load the raw property on the navigation fallback. (52758)
Remove block tools back compatback compatBackward compatibility - a desire to ensure that plugins and themes do not break under new releases - is a driving philosophy of WordPress. While it is a commonly accepted software development practice to break compatibility in major releases, WordPress strives to avoid this at all costs. Any backward incompatible change is carefully considered by the entire core development team and announced, with affected plugins often contacted. It should be noted that external libraries, such as jQuery, do have backward incompatible changes between major releases, which is often going to be a greater concern for developers. component schedule for deprecated in 6.3. (53115)
Add id to pattern inserted notice to stop multiple notices stacking. (52746)
Allow orphaned template parts to appear in “general” categoryCategoryThe 'category' taxonomy lets you group posts / content together that share a common bond. Categories are pre-defined and broad ranging.. (52961)
Correctly color code unsynced patterns titles in Site Editor. (52958)
Fix auto-size patterns triggering scrollbar flickering on certain size. (52921)
Fix color and behavior of unsynced patterns in block inserter when searching for reusable. (53205)
Fix editor crashing on certain search filterFilterFilters are one of the two types of Hooks https://codex.wordpress.org/Plugin_API/Hooks. They provide a way for functions to modify data of other functions. They are the counterpart to Actions. Unlike Actions, filters are meant to work in an isolated manner, and should never have side effects such as affecting global variables and output. combinations. (52956)
Fix empty general template parts in Patterns. (52747)
Patterns Browse Screen: Fix back button when switching between categories. (52964)
Reset current page when search filters change. (52933)
Site Editor: Fix site link accessibilityAccessibilityAccessibility (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) issues. (52744)
Site Editor: Use the correct icon for Patterns in sidebar card. (52931)
Post Editor
Allow styles to be changed dynamically through editor settings. (52767)
Distraction Free: Fix conflictconflictA conflict occurs when a patch changes code that was modified after the patch was created. These patches are considered stale, and will require a refresh of the changes before it can be applied, or the conflicts will need to be resolved. with showListViewByDefault preference. (52914)
Editor: Set default parameter for ‘__unstableSaveForPreview’. (53079)
Fix toolbar when previewing devices in post editor. (52770)
I18Ni18nInternationalization, or the act of writing and preparing code to be fully translatable into other languages. Also see localization. Often written with a lowercase i so it is not confused with a lowercase L or the numeral 1. Often an acquired skill.: Add missing Gettext wrapper on strings in Edit Post overview sidebar. (52971)
shimAttributeSource: Don’t run outside the registerBlockType filter. (53015)
Global Styles
Global styles revisions: Display text if no revisions are found. (52865)
Spacing presets: Fix bug with select control adding undefined preset values. (53005)
Style Engine: Switch off optimize by default. (53085)
Distraction Free Keyboard Shortcut: Fix notices in Site Editor. (52867)
Layout
Prevent the Dimensions UIUIUser interface from being displayed when the block does not support Dimensions. (53092)
List View
Ensure onBlockDrop does not fire if there is no target. (52959)
Template Editor
Site Editor: Don’t navigate to the patterns in Template Parts mode. (52884)
Navigation Menus
Navigation: BackportbackportA port is when code from one branch (or trunk) is merged into another branch or trunk. Some changes in WordPress point releases are the result of backporting code from trunk to the release branch. Core changes for the navigation fallback. (52878)
REST API
Global styles revisions: Update private methods to protected. (52748)
Block API
Parser / Site Editor: Ensure autop is not run when freeform block is set to core/htmlHTMLHyperText Markup Language. The semantic scripting language primarily used for outputting content in web browsers.. (52716)
Accessibility
Fix regressionregressionA software bug that breaks or degrades something that previously worked. Regressions are often treated as critical bugs or blockers. 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. with Edit site Navigate regions. (52940)
Update to work with consolidated a11yAccessibilityAccessibility (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) labels. (52896)
Use the correct label to filter Mobile app PRs. (53024)
Patterns: Reinstate template parts mode spec. (52780)
Route to published post instead of homepage on navigation end-to-end tests. (52802)
Temporarily skip widgetWidgetA WordPress Widget is a small block that performs a specific function. You can add these widgets in sidebars also known as widget-ready areas on your web page. WordPress widgets were originally created to provide a simple and easy-to-use way of giving design and structure control of the WordPress theme to the user. import end-to-end test. (53226)
Update end-to-end tests that use code editor. (52788)
Props to @joen and @richtabor for the visual assets; @bernhard-reiter, @tyxla, @priethor, @mburridge, and @matveb for peer review; @bernhard-reiter, @youknowriad, and @dmsnell for helping get the release published to WordPress.orgWordPress.orgThe community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/; and @karmatosed and @siobhyb for riding along during the release process.
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