What’s New in Gutenberg 22.7: AI Connectors and RTC by Default

Gutenberg 22.7 introduces the foundational AI Connectors API, enabling standardized third-party integrations. This release also marks a major milestone by enabling Real-Time Collaboration (RTC) by default, alongside improved style variation previews and developer-focused enhancements like phpMyAdmin support in wp-env. It’s a clear signal of the architectural direction for WordPress 7.0.

Free March 2026 Desktop Wallpapers: A High-Resolution Reset

Refresh your professional workspace with the March 2026 Desktop Wallpapers collection. Featuring high-resolution designs from global artists via Smashing Magazine, this month’s edition offers a much-needed environmental reset. Learn why environmental maintenance is as crucial for developers as code maintenance, plus technical tips for handling high-res assets in WordPress themes.

Customizing WordPress 7.0 Breadcrumb Block Filters

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.