WordPress 6.9.1 has arrived, fixing 49 bugs across Core and the Block Editor. As a senior developer, I explain why you shouldn’t ignore this short-cycle maintenance release. Learn how to update safely using WP-CLI and what these changes mean for your site’s stability ahead of the major WordPress 7.0 launch.
WordPress 6.9.1 RC1 is out to fix 49 bugs across Core and Gutenberg. From admin panel glitches to critical mail delivery failures, this maintenance release is essential for site stability. Senior developer Ahmad Wael breaks down the technical “gotchas” and shows you how to test the release safely using WP-CLI.
WordPress 6.9 introduces the DataForm component, a declarative way to build modern admin interfaces. In this guide, Ahmad Wael explains how to refactor your plugin settings pages using @wordpress/dataviews. Learn how to define fields via JSON configuration, manage complex layouts with cards, and sync state with the WordPress REST API.
WordPress 7.0 introduces Customizable Navigation Overlays, moving mobile menus from hardcoded containers to block-based template parts. Senior developer Ahmad Wael breaks down why this shift matters for performance and design, explores the ongoing debate regarding markup placement, and explains how to test these new responsive features before the feature freeze.
Gutenberg 22.4 introduces major updates including Pattern Overrides for custom blocks and Font Library support for classic themes. This release bridges the gap between legacy sites and modern block architecture. Learn how to leverage the new focal point controls, query loop exclusions, and the experimental screen-size visibility feature in your WordPress projects.
Stop fighting the Site Editor database. Learn how to use WordPress Playground, the Create Block Theme plugin, and GitHub to build a professional block theme development workflow. This guide shows you how to extract visual design changes into version-controlled theme files, ensuring your code stays clean and your designs stay synced.
WordPress AI Experiments 0.2.0 has been released, introducing AI-powered excerpt generation and a new “Abilities Explorer” for developers. Ahmad Wael explains why this release is a critical step toward standardizing AI within WordPress Core, moving beyond simple chatbots to a robust framework for registering and testing AI-powered editorial abilities.
The WordPress Code block is finally getting the native syntax highlighting it deserves. Ahmad Wael breaks down the new features, including theme.json customizations, visitor utilities like copy buttons, and why this is a massive win for site performance. Stop relying on heavy third-party libraries and start using the native Gutenberg improvements today.
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