Tired of using hacky SVGs for wavy dividers and blob shapes? The new CSS shape function allows you to create complex, organic UI elements natively within your stylesheets. Senior developer Ahmad Wael breaks down the math of smooth curves, control point logic, and how to animate these shapes without breaking browser interpolation.
Modern CSS features like native mixins, SVG color-scheme favicons, and the forgotten object-view-box property are changing how we build for the web. Learn how to use these native tools to reduce DOM depth, eliminate JavaScript dependencies, and create faster, theme-aware WordPress sites without the over-engineered hacks of the past.
Explore the dominant WordPress Design Trends for 2026, focusing on the Interactivity API, AI-assisted block building with Telex, and the transition to app-like web experiences. Learn why manual coding is giving way to prompting and how theme.json v3 is stabilizing design systems for professional agencies.
Gutenberg 22.8 features significant upgrades to real-time collaboration, including text selection highlighting and presence UI polishes. Developers benefit from the new Connectors registry API and visual pseudo-state styling for buttons in Global Styles. This release also introduces client-side AVIF support and a ubiquitous Command Palette trigger in the admin bar.
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.