WordPress 7.0 finally adds native pseudo-class support (hover, focus, active) directly in theme.json for blocks and variations. Learn how to ditch custom CSS hacks for button states and embrace a declarative styling workflow that keeps your theme maintenance simple and your code clean.
WordPress 7.0 introduces PHP-only block registration, allowing developers to build blocks without JavaScript. By using the autoRegister flag and render_callback, you can define attributes and have the editor automatically generate inspector controls. This is a massive win for backend developers looking to avoid React overhead for simple server-rendered blocks.
WordPress 7.0 is approaching its final stages with Beta 2 and Beta 3. In this update, I dive into the major technical shifts on the WordPress 7.0 Roadmap, including the new PHP-only block registration, the challenges of the Iframed Editor, and why your custom CSS might break in the new release.
WordPress 7.0 introduces massive updates to the DataViews and DataForm APIs. Senior developer Ahmad Wael breaks down the pragmatic changes, including the expanded Field API for custom formatting, the critical groupBy refactor, and new accessible form layouts. Learn how to standardize your custom admin UIs and avoid breaking changes in the next release.
WordPress 7.0 introduces the native Breadcrumbs block, finally allowing developers to ditch heavy plugins for site navigation. In this guide, I break down the two new Breadcrumb block filters—block_core_breadcrumbs_items and block_core_breadcrumbs_post_type_settings—to show you how to programmatically control site hierarchy and handle complex taxonomy scenarios without breaking your layout.
WordPress 7.0 introduces Customisable Navigation Overlays, moving mobile menus from hardcoded layouts to the Site Editor. This update allows developers and site owners to build mobile navigation using standard blocks and template parts. Learn the theme.json requirements and the technical limitations of this new core feature.
WordPress 7.0 AI updates are moving into high gear as Beta 2 approaches. Ahmad Wael breaks down the latest from the AI Contributor group, including the pivot away from the Abilities API, the launch of the new Connector Screen, and the ongoing dependency management issues in the AI Experiments plugin.
Gutenberg 22.6 introduces game-changing features like the Icon block with server-side registration, visual revision tracking, and stable real-time collaboration. These updates signal a major shift toward architectural stability as WordPress prepares for the version 7.0 release. Learn how to leverage these new tools to improve site performance and client workflows.
WordPress 6.7 introduces the PluginPreviewMenuItem component, a game-changer for developers building custom preview workflows. Learn how to use this new Slot/Fill extension point to create reactive, real-time Social Card Previews that tap into the block editor store, providing a seamless and native experience for content authors without messy sidebars.
Ahmad Wael breaks down the latest updates to Telex WordPress Blocks. From vision-based AI scaffolding with reference images to the highly requested VS Code round-trip workflow, discover how these new features bridge the gap between AI generation and professional block development for senior WordPress engineers.