• EP478 – 6.5: It’s Alive! (Almost)

  • Mar 28 2024
  • Length: 54 mins
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EP478 – 6.5: It’s Alive! (Almost)

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  • On this episode of WPwatercooler, the panel, including Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, Jason Cosper, and guest Courtney Robertson, delve into the much-anticipated WordPress 6.5 release. Courtney, serving as the episode’s expert, outlines the significant changes and features coming with the update, emphasizing the introduction of the font library for block themes, improvements in image handling, and enhancements for developers such as block hooks and the interactivity API. The discussion also covers practical tips for WordPress users and developers to prepare for the update, highlighting the importance of compatibility testing and the benefits of the new features in enhancing site design and functionality.

    Chapters

    00:00 Intro and Episode Introduction
    00:08 Introduction of Panel and Episode Theme
    01:07 Guest Introduction: Courtney Robertson
    02:30 Discussion on WordPress 6.5 Features and Updates
    04:25 Deep Dive into the Font Library for WordPress 6.5
    10:00 Enhancements in Image Handling and New Formats
    15:45 Introduction of Block Hooks for Developers
    20:30 Overview of the Interactivity API
    25:00 Plugin Dependencies and the New Rollback Feature
    30:00 Enhancements to Custom Fields and Meta Data
    35:00 Preparing for WordPress 6.5: Tips and Best Practices
    45:00 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

    Links

    https://make.wordpress.org/core/2024/03/15/wordpress-6-5-field-guide/
    https://nomad.blog/2024/03/13/wordpress-6-5-source-of-truth/
    https://openfontlicense.org/ofl-fonts/
    https://caniuse.com/avif
    https://gutenbergtimes.com/block-bindings-and-custom-fields-an-almost-no-code-example/
    https://wpmovies.dev

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