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.
Automattic has released a new Claude Cowork plugin and Skills aimed at AI WordPress site building. This senior developer’s review explores how these tools automate block theme generation through WordPress Studio, moving beyond simple prompts into structured agentic workflows. Learn why this shift toward theme.json and block patterns matters for maintainable code.
WordPress is introducing Content Guidelines as a new Gutenberg experiment to centralize editorial standards. This machine-readable foundation aims to solve “editorial drift” by providing a single source of truth for brand voice, tone, and structural rules, making them accessible to both human authors and AI content assistants within the admin UI.
Gutenberg 22.5 introduces significant refinements for WordPress developers, including native custom CSS support for individual blocks and aspect ratio controls for wide-aligned images. This update also improves the List View by displaying actual item content, making complex site navigation easier than ever. Learn why these architectural wins matter for your workflow.