Ahmad Wael analyzes the WordPress 6.9 ‘Gene’ retrospective, focusing on the shift toward global triage leads, the urgent need for release automation, and the success of contributor pairing. Learn why the ‘plumbing’ of the WordPress 6.9 release matters more for site stability than new block features for senior developers.
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 Core is proposing the removal of legacy 1024-bit certificates from its root bundle for version 7.0. As CentOS 7 hits EOL and NIST standards move toward 2048-bit minimums, this cleanup is essential for security. Senior dev Ahmad Wael explains why this legacy bloat is a liability for your modern WordPress site.
WordPress has introduced a new repository for AI agent skills, featuring wp-playground. This tool leverages the Playground CLI to create a fast, repeatable testing environment for AI-generated plugins and themes, reducing startup times to seconds and allowing agents to verify code autonomously through automated logins and file signature detection.
While browser vendors are taking a breather, the community is shipping massive updates for Modern CSS Layouts. From Chris Coyier’s video state persistence with View Transitions to the arrival of native Masonry as ‘grid-lanes’, Ahmad Wael breaks down the technical shifts and hacks you need to know for 2026 development.
WordPress 7.0 is approaching, and the AI team is racing to meet the February 19 Beta 1 deadline. This week’s update covers the 0.2.0 release of AI Experiments, the progress of the Abilities API for core post management, and the release of the PHP AI Client v0.4.0. Learn what’s landing in core.
Planning for the WordPress 7.0 Release Squad is officially underway, with a final release date targeted for April 9, 2026. This major version will focus on streamlined leadership and deep technical stability. Volunteers for Tech Lead, Triage, and Coordination roles are encouraged to apply by January 16th to shape the core future.
Stay ahead of the curve with the official WordPress 7.0 Bug Scrub schedule. From Alpha triage to Release Candidate fixes, learn when and where the core team meets on Slack to ensure the next major release is stable. Join the #core channel and help identify regressions before they impact your production sites.
WordPress AI Client development is hitting its stride as contributors prepare for WordPress 7.0. The latest updates reveal a shift toward the Model Context Protocol (MCP), the removal of problematic streaming support for better hosting compatibility, and a new ‘kill switch’ filter for developers. Learn why these pragmatic architectural choices matter for your production sites.
WordPress AI Experiments 0.2.0 is here, and it’s a major step forward for the Abilities system. Senior dev Ahmad Wael breaks down the new AI-powered excerpt generation, the Abilities Explorer for debugging, and how to register custom AI actions using the matured framework. Stop chasing hype and start building structured AI features.