WordPress AI architecture: plugin or Composer library?
A real question from WordPress Core AI work: should a shared AI adapter ship as a canonical plugin or a Composer library, and why that architecture choice shapes maintenance later.
Author: Ahmad Wael
I'm a WordPress and WooCommerce developer with 15+ years of experience building custom e-commerce solutions and plugins. I specialize in PHP development, following WordPress coding standards to deliver clean, maintainable code. Currently, I'm exploring AI and e-commerce by building multi-agent systems and SaaS products that integrate technologies like Google Gemini API with WordPress platforms, approaching every project with a commitment to performance, security, and exceptional user experience.
WordPress plugin security now runs on automated checks
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Building WordPress AI integrations that avoid lock-in
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How to secure a WordPress AI integration
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How the WordPress 6.9 Abilities API affects custom roles
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Border radius presets in theme.json for WordPress 6.9
WordPress 6.9 adds border radius presets to theme.json. Define a set of radius options in your theme, and content editors pick from them instead of typing arbitrary pixel values.
WordPress AI integration without the hardcoded mess
How to add AI to a WordPress site with the WordPress AI Client SDK instead of hardcoded API keys and provider-specific code. Covers setup, credentials, and generating text.
Why AI integrations in WordPress break after launch
Why AI integrations in WordPress often break after launch, and how a wrapper layer, caching, and proper error handling keep them stable when the underlying APIs change.
How to prepare for the Core AI table at WordCamp US
A prep checklist for the Core AI table at WordCamp US Contributor Day: the AI Building Blocks, the main project repos, and the Slack channel, so you can build instead of getting your bearings.