CSS custom-media queries are landing in browsers, starting with Firefox Nightly. Learn how this new at-rule allows you to alias complex media queries like (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) into reusable, maintainable variables. Ahmad Wael explains why this matters for your front-end architecture and how to use it with Open Props today.
WP-Bench is the first official AI benchmark for WordPress development. It moves beyond general coding tasks to measure how LLMs handle WordPress-specific APIs, security, and coding standards. Using a real WordPress runtime as a grader, WP-Bench provides a transparent, execution-based evaluation of model performance. Learn how to run and contribute to it.
WooCommerce 10.5 is a game-changer for high-traffic stores, finally addressing the ActionScheduler performance bottleneck by moving to Scheduled Analytics Imports. With experimental REST API caching and refined product object caching, this release focuses on stability and architectural improvements. Ahmad Wael breaks down what developers and store owners need to know.
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.
WordPress 7.0 Beta 1 is just four weeks away, and the AI roadmap is hitting high gear. This week’s meeting focused on merging the WP AI Client into core using the Requests library pattern, the evolution of the Abilities API, and the introduction of WP Bench for systematic model evaluation.
WordPress 7.0 has officially assembled its release squad, signaling a shift toward a leaner, more focused development cycle. Led by Matias Ventura, the streamlined squad emphasizes stability and collaboration with Make Team Reps. This major version bump highlights the project’s commitment to Phase 3 milestones and essential core infrastructure refactoring for 2026.
WooCommerce 10.5 introduces an experimental REST API caching engine designed to slash response times by up to 70%. By implementing the new RestApiCache trait, developers can enable persistent object caching and ETag headers for headless storefronts and mobile apps. Learn how to configure and test this performance-boosting feature today.
The WordPress Abilities API has officially landed in the 6.9 Beta 2 release, marking a major milestone for Core-AI. However, the JavaScript registration component has been pivoted to a standalone NPM package within the Gutenberg repository. Ahmad Wael breaks down these architectural shifts and the upcoming WP AI Client 0.1.0 release. Read on to stay ahead.
WooCommerce 10.5 introduces a game-changing experimental feature: Product Object Caching. This in-memory cache prevents redundant database loads during a single request, offering up to 13% speed improvements for variable products. Ahmad Wael breaks down how it works, the performance benchmarks, and the critical “gotchas” for developers using direct SQL updates.
WordPress 7.0 is dropping support for PHP 7.2 and 7.3, raising the minimum requirement to 7.4.0. With the 6.9.1 maintenance release scheduled for February 2026 and Core Rep nominations open, developers must act now. Learn how to audit your legacy infrastructure and prepare for these critical WordPress Core Updates.