WooCommerce 10.6 introduces a breaking change by restricting the per_page parameter in Store API requests. Developers who previously used per_page=0 to load all products or reviews will now face 400 errors. This post explains why this change matters for performance and provides both a correct refactoring path and a quick filter workaround.
WordPress 7.0 Beta 1 was delayed by 24 hours due to unit test failures in the REST autosave controller and RTC features. Ahmad Wael discusses why this last-minute pause is critical for maintaining data integrity and how the complexities of real-time collaboration are pushing WordPress Core to its limits.
WordPress Core just introduced an experimental runtime for wp-env that eliminates the need for Docker. By using WebAssembly and Node.js, you can spin up a WordPress environment in seconds. Learn how to use the wp-env Playground runtime, its current limitations with SQLite, and why it’s a game-changer for CI/CD pipelines.
WooCommerce 10.6 enables lazy loading for the Product Image block by default. While this improves performance, it can negatively impact LCP for above-the-fold images. Learn how to use the new woocommerce_product_image_loading_attr filter to force eager loading on critical images and maintain high performance scores for your store.
WordPress 7.0 Beta 1 introduces major shifts in core architecture, including real-time collaboration, a provider-agnostic WP AI Client, and client-side media processing. Scheduled for release in April 2026, this beta version provides developers a first look at standardized AI integration and browser-heavy workflows. Learn how to test it safely today.
The WordPress 7.0 Release is at a critical juncture as the Core team debates merging the WP AI Client into Core before Beta 1. Ahmad Wael explores the technical friction within the Abilities API, highlights key Trac tickets, and provides code examples of how this provider-agnostic infrastructure will modernize site development.
AI Experiments 0.3.0 is out, bringing significant updates to content summarization, image generation, and accessibility tools. This release moves beyond simple API wrappers, offering deep editor integration via the new AI Summary block and sidebar tools. For developers, improved asset handling and strict typing signal a shift toward a more stable core AI framework.
The WordPress AI Client is nearing a critical crossroads for the WordPress 7.0 release. Ahmad Wael breaks down the latest architecture decisions, including the move to nested namespaces for Abilities and the proposed “Connectors” screen for global credential management. Learn why these infrastructure changes are vital for a stable, AI-powered future in WordPress.
WooCommerce 10.7 disables HPOS sync on read by default on April 14. This shift moves away from legacy wp_posts storage, requiring developers to refactor custom code using the WooCommerce CRUD API. Learn why this change matters for site stability and how to use the woocommerce_hpos_enable_sync_on_read filter as a temporary fix.
The WordPress 7.0 Admin Refresh is more than a visual update; it’s a fundamental shift toward real-time collaboration and standardized AI integration. Ahmad Wael breaks down the key takeaways from the recent product review meeting with Matt Mullenweg, focusing on CSS modernization, the AI Client, and PHP-only block registration for developers.