Ahmad Wael breaks down the new CSS corner-shape property and its application in scroll-driven animations. Learn how to use the superellipse() function to create performant, mathematical UI transitions in Chrome 139+ without JavaScript bloat. This guide covers implementation, curvature refactoring, and stacking context fixes for modern WordPress development.
WordPress 7.0 introduces native textIndent block support, finally solving the long-standing need for professional paragraph indentation without custom CSS. This guide explores how to opt-in custom blocks, configure the “subsequent vs all” selector logic in theme.json, and leverage Global Styles for cleaner, more performant typographic layouts.
Scott Wilson’s second chance at life led him to build a digital platform for organ donation advocacy. Instead of getting stuck in the DIY trap, he leveraged the WordPress Website Design Service to create a professional, scalable home for his mission. Learn why pro builds are the pragmatic choice for high-stakes projects.
Struggling to choose between a Modal vs Separate Page UX? As a senior WordPress developer, I see businesses break user flows by overusing modals. Learn the 4-step decision tree to decide when to use a lightbox, a side drawer, or a dedicated page to maintain context and improve task completion rates.
The WordPress 7.0 Roadmap is entering its final stages with RC1 set to ship tomorrow. This technical breakdown covers the major shifts from Beta 5, including new pattern override support for custom blocks and native block visibility controls. Learn why these architectural changes matter for your design systems and how to avoid tech debt.
Ahmad Wael explores Telex, Automattic’s experimental AI tool designed to generate a WordPress theme using natural language prompts. Learn how to scaffold modern block themes, enhance prompts for better design briefs, and test your generated ZIP files in WordPress Playground without risking your live production site.
WordPress 7.0 introduces native viewport-based block visibility, allowing developers to show or hide blocks on mobile, tablet, or desktop. However, there is a critical distinction between CSS-based hiding and DOM exclusion that affects performance and server-side parsing. Learn how to refactor your code for the new metadata structure.
WordPress 7.0 introduces native Custom CSS for individual block instances, finally eliminating the need for complex workarounds involving custom classes and Global Styles. This update uses hash-based scoped classes to ensure instance-specific styling remains clean, maintainable, and properly prioritized over default theme styles in the Block Editor.
Stop fighting div-based dropdowns. The new Customizable Select API is a game-changer for front-end developers, allowing deep CSS customization of the native
Mastering Tailwind CSS Layouts means moving beyond naming conventions and embracing structural clarity. Learn how utility-first design reduces mental overhead, eliminates naming fatigue, and allows for contextual flexibility in your front-end development. Discover why keeping layout logic in your HTML is a senior dev’s secret to maintainable code.