Tag Archives: 4.9.1

Sergey Biryukov 3:33 am on December 6, 2017
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Dev Chat Summary: November 29th (4.9.1 week 2)

This post summarizes the dev chat meeting from November 29th (agenda, Slack archive).

4.9 feedback + 4.9.1 timing

WordPress 4.9.1 was released last week. It's a security and maintenance release for all versions since WordPress 3.7, users are strongly encouraged to update their sites immediately.

Notable bugbug A 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 include:

  • Issues relating to the caching of theme template files.
  • A MediaElement JavaScriptJavaScript JavaScript 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/. error preventing users of certain languages from being able to upload media files.
  • The inability to edit theme and 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 files on Windows based servers.

This post has more information about all of the issues fixed in 4.9.1 if you'd like to learn more.

GutenbergGutenberg The 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/ usability testing + contributions

There are new usability tests for Gutenberg.

There was also a usability testing table for Gutenberg at WordCamp US this weekend, as well as a dedicated Gutenberg section at the Contributor dayContributor Day Contributor 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://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/ https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/..

General announcements

@davefx: Looking for feedback on #42669.

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Jeffrey Paul 5:32 am on November 29, 2017
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Dev Chat Agenda for November 29th (4.9.1 week 2)

This is the agenda for the weekly dev meeting on November 29, 2017 at 21:00 UTC / November 29, 2017 at 21:00 UTC:

  • 4.9 feedback + 4.9.1 timing
  • GutenbergGutenberg The 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/ usability testing + contributions
  • General announcements

If you have anything to propose to add to the agenda or specific items related to the above, please leave a comment below. See you there!

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John Blackbourn 6:16 pm on November 28, 2017
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WordPress 4.9.1 beta

As mentioned earlier today, WordPress 4.9.1 has been scheduled for release tomorrow, November 29th, 20:00 UTC. Please have a read of that post for details of the fixes.

The beta package for 4.9.1 is now ready for testing. Please help us by testing this 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. to ensure 4.9.1 fixes the reported issues and doesn’t introduce any new ones.

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John Blackbourn 3:53 pm on November 28, 2017
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WordPress 4.9.1 scheduled for November 29th

WordPress 4.9 has been downloaded over 6 million times since its release two weeks ago.

A small number of bugs have been identified which are impactful enough that the coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. team has decided to release 4.9.1 with fixes for those issues. The release is scheduled for tomorrow, November 29th, 20:00 UTC. A 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. release will be packaged later today and made available for testing.

The issues that have been fixed are:

  • #42573: File caching affecting users’ ability to use the 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 and theme file editors.
  • #42574: MediaElement upgrade causing JSJS JavaScript, a web scripting language typically executed in the browser. Often used for advanced user interfaces and behaviors. errors when certain languages are in use.
  • #42579: Incorrect logic in extract_from_markers().
  • #42454: Unable to translate Codex URLURL A specific web address of a website or web page on the Internet, such as a website’s URL www.wordpress.org in theme editor.
  • #42609: Theme editor cannot edit files when running on a Windows server.
  • #42628: flatten_dirlist() doesn’t play nice with folders with numeric names.
  • #42634: DB_HOST socket paths with colons not parsed correctly.
  • #42641: On multisitemultisite Used to describe a WordPress installation with a network of multiple blogs, grouped by sites. This installation type has shared users tables, and creates separate database tables for each blog (wp_posts becomes wp_0_posts). See also network, blog, site upgrade the wp_blog_versions table doesn’t get updated
  • #42673: Themes page throws console error when there is only one installed theme.

In addition, one fix for a bugbug A 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. introduced in WordPress 4.7 will be included in 4.9.1:

  • #42242: lang attribute in the adminadmin (and super admin) area doesn’t reflect a user’s language setting.

Stay tuned for the announcement of a beta package.

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Jeffrey Paul 6:24 pm on November 27, 2017
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Dev Chat Summary: November 22nd (4.9.1 week 1)

This post summarizes the dev chat meeting from November 22nd (agenda, Slack archive).

4.9 feedback + 4.9.1 planning

  • WordPress 4.9 was released last week, and so far 3 pressing issues have arisen that needs to be addressed in a timely manner:
    • #42573 (template file caching), #42574 (MEJS breaking things for some languages), and #42609 (file editing broken on Windows).
    • As we have a short timeline for this release, focusing on these 3 major issues for now, and planning a future point releaseMinor Release A set of releases or versions having the same minor version number may be collectively referred to as .x , for example version 5.2.x to refer to versions 5.2, 5.2.1, 5.2.3, and all other versions in the 5.2 (five dot two) branch of that software. Minor Releases often make improvements to existing features and functionality. for any other regressions appear to be the ideal way forward.
    • @johnbillion has volunteered to run the 4.9.1 release, backed by @sergeybiryukov, we're aiming to have 4.9.1-RC1 on Monday November 27th, with a tentative release date set for Tuesday November 28th.

Request for devchat lead next week

  • @sergeybiryukov has graciously volunteered to help with runnign next weeks Dev Chat, as many of us will be in transit for WordCampWordCamp WordCamps 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

Props to @clorith for helping lead devchat and write this summary. 🙌

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Jeffrey Paul 4:01 am on November 22, 2017
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Dev Chat Agenda for November 22nd (4.9.1 week 1)

This is the agenda for the weekly dev meeting on November 22, 2017 at 21:00 UTC / November 22, 2017 at 21:00 UTC:

  • 4.9 feedback + 4.9.1 planning
  • Request for devchat lead next week
  • General announcements

If you have anything to propose to add to the agenda or specific items related to the above, please leave a comment below. See you there!

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