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Designed with WordPress The Gutenberg project has aimed to revolutionize how we manage web content as much as Johannes Gutenberg did the printed word. The project’s roadmap is comprised of four unique phases: Easier Editing — Already available in WordPress, with ongoing improvements Customization — Full site editing, block patterns, block directory, block themes Collaboration — A more intuitive way to co-author content Multilingual — Core implementation for Multilingual sites With the upcoming release of WordPress 6.3, Phase 2 of the Gutenberg project is coming to a close; a journey worth celebrating. This video is an ode to Gutenberg’s editing and customization phases, celebrating the new design tools and the possibilities they create. The piece encapsulates the exciting steps made in the past that propel the vibrant future of WordPress. Everything showcased in the video is built entirely with the [ more… ]

WordPress 6.3 Beta 4 WordPress 6.3 Beta 4 is ready for download and testing. This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, you should evaluate Beta 4 on a test server and site.  Get an overview of the 6.3 release cycle, check the Make WordPress Core blog for 6.3-related posts, and review the new features in WordPress 6.3. Also, save the date for a live product demo scheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 16:00 UTC (Zoom link). This will be a great opportunity to join the WordPress community to celebrate the accomplishments of 6.3 and this final chapter of Phase 2. Beta 4 highlights Thanks to the many WordPress beta testers, this release contains 40+ (Editor) and 60+ (Trac) updates since the Beta [ more… ]

6.3 Live Product Demo Want to learn more about WordPress 6.3, planned for release on August 8, 2023? Join the WordPress community for a first look at 6.3 in action during a live product demonstration. 6.3 release squad members, Anne McCarthy and Rich Tabor, will team up with moderator, Nathan Wrigley, to guide attendees through the anticipated highlights of the upcoming release. This event will follow a similar format to the live demo for 6.2. Attendees will see recent improvements to the Site Editor, Patterns, Command Palette, and more. Following the demo, there will be a Q&A session, and you may submit questions in advance via Slack.  Date, Time, and Location Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 16:00 UTCZoom Link | Save this link and use it on July 20 to join the event. The event will be recorded, archived for on-demand viewing on [ more… ]

WordPress 6.3 Beta 3 WordPress 6.3 Beta 3 is ready for download and testing! This version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it is recommended you evaluate Beta 3 on a test server and site.  Get an overview of the 6.3 release cycle, and check the Make WordPress Core blog for 6.3-related posts in the coming weeks for further details. Also, save the date for a live product demo tentatively scheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 16:00 UTC (link TBD). This will be a great opportunity to join the WordPress community to celebrate the accomplishments of 6.3 and this final chapter of Phase 2. Beta 3 highlights Thanks to the many WordPress beta testers, this release contains approximately 34 (Site Editor) and 40+ [ more… ]

WP Briefing: Episode 59: A Polyglot’s WordPress Join WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy in the 59th episode of the WordPress Briefing. Today she invites guest speaker Alex Kirk to discuss Polyglots’ work to continue to help bring translation to WordPress. Have a question you’d like answered? You can submit them to [email protected], either written or as a voice recording. Credits Host: Josepha Haden ChomphosyGuests: Alex KirkEditor: Dustin HartzlerLogo: Javier ArceProduction: Brett McSherry and Nicholas GarofaloSong: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Show Notes Polyglots team Gutenberg Project roadmap GlotPress plugin Translating WordPress – Contribute to WordPress core, themes, and plugins by translating them into your language. WordPress Playground – WordPress that runs entirely in your browser. Translate Live: Updates to the Translation Playground Polyglots Roles and Capabilities – Including the GTE and PTE roles. WPCampus 2023 – A hybrid event, July 12th through the [ more… ]