The Test Team helps manage testing and triage across the WordPress ecosystem. They focus on user testing of the editing experience and WordPress dashboard, replicating and documenting bug reports, and supporting a culture of review and triage across the project.
Please drop by any time in SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. with questions or to help out.
Welcome! Here’s a guide to help you join and participate in the Release Parties scheduled for WordPress 6.8. If you are new to attending a release party, this will help you get started.
This is where the release party happens! Use this link to join: #core channel
Arrive Early and Be Prepared:
Join the channel about 10 minutes before the scheduled time and make sure your test environment is ready to go.
Skip above steps if you already have WordPress Slack account and joined #core already.
Setting Up Your Test Environment:
Make sure you have a local development environment or testing site ready to run the latest WordPress 6.8 version.
(Please don’t test/update on any client site or any Production/Live Site)
Here are two methods to update to an RCRelease CandidateA beta version of software with the potential to be a final product, which is ready to release unless significant bugs emerge./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. version:
Using WP-CLIWP-CLIWP-CLI is the Command Line Interface for WordPress, used to do administrative and development tasks in a programmatic way. The project page is http://wp-cli.org/https://make.wordpress.org/cli/: Ensure WP-CLI is installed on your environment. Run the following command to update:
wp core update --version=6.8-beta1
To verify the update with:
wp core version
Using the WordPress Beta Tester 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:
Install and activate the WordPress Beta Tester plugin:
Go to Plugins > Add New, search for “WordPress Beta Tester,” install, and activate.
Configure the settings:
After activation, go to Tools > Beta Testing in your WordPress dashboard.
You’ll see options to select the type of updates you want:
Bleeding Edge – Updates to the latest development version.
Beta/RC Only – Updates only to Beta and RC versions.
For testing an upcoming release candidateRelease CandidateA beta version of software with the potential to be a final product, which is ready to release unless significant bugs emerge., choose Beta/RC Only.
Go to Dashboard > Updates and update to the RC version.
What to Test During a Release Party:
When testing a WordPress release candidate (RC), the goal is to catch any issues or inconsistencies that could impact the final release. Here’s a checklist of key areas to focus on during testing: General Testing Checklist
You can also test anything you would like to ensure and provide your feedback.
Where to Provide the Status of Your Testing:
Main Channel: Provide updates directly in the #core channel on the WordPress Slack.
Format for Updates: Use a brief format to keep your updates clear and easy to follow:
What You Tested: Mention the specific feature you tested like creating a page with a coreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress.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..
Results: Share whether the test passed or failed, along with any notable observations. Please look at the below scrshot for reference.
If test Passed: add
If any issues happen, add
Issue Details (if applicable): If you found a bug, provide a short description and any error messages, screenshots, or reproduction steps.
How to Update RC/Beta Via WP CLICLICommand Line Interface. Terminal (Bash) in Mac, Command Prompt in Windows, or WP-CLI for WordPress. – Demo Video
For a step-by-step video guide on updating the RC version through WP CLI, watch this demo:
How to Update RC/Beta Via Beta Tester Plugin – Demo Video
If you prefer using the Beta Tester plugin, here’s a video guide to walk you through the process:
Previous Release Parties
If you looking to see what happens in Release Party, please checkout recent RC-2 Release Party here
