Tag: wptavern.com

  • Interactivity API Prepares for its Official Debut in WordPress 6.5

    Interactivity API Prepares for its Official Debut in WordPress 6.5

    From WPTavern.com Source: Read More tl;dr The Interactivity API is merging into WordPress 6.5. It revolutionizes site interactivity by standardizing the development of interactive elements. This makes it easier for developers and enhances user experiences. It enables dynamic interactions like shared data across blocks without reloading pages. This opens up new possibilities for developers, users…

  • Look Who’s Back: jQuery 4.0.0 is Now in Beta

    Look Who’s Back: jQuery 4.0.0 is Now in Beta

    From WPTavern.com Source: Read More We weren’t here to report it in real-time, but on February 6, jQuery Core Team Lead Timmy Willison announced that jQuery 4.0.0 is now available in beta. jQuery 4.0.0 has been in the works for a long time, but it is now ready for a beta release! There’s a lot…

  • Bricks 1.9.6.1 Patches Critical RCE Vulnerability

    Bricks 1.9.6.1 Patches Critical RCE Vulnerability

    From WPTavern.com Source: Read More First disclosed by security researcher Calvin Alkan of snicco, the vulnerability impacts all versions of Bricks Builder before version 1.9.6.1. Identified as a Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaw, it poses a critical security risk, allowing attackers to potentially gain unauthorized control over websites running on an affected version of Bricks.…

  • EU Regulatory Success Prompts Open-Source CMS Leaders to Form Alliance

    EU Regulatory Success Prompts Open-Source CMS Leaders to Form Alliance

    From WPTavern.com Source: Read More The regulatory landscape that the WordPress community finds itself in today is vastly different from where we’ve been. Governments are accelerating their regulatory oversight of technology and introducing new legislation regularly to try and catch up with the pace of innovation.  In Europe recently we’ve seen two landmark pieces of…

  • It’s alive!

    It’s alive!

    From WPTavern.com Source: Read More Okay I have reviewed all the applications, and invited seven people to participate in a $25/hr trial contract where they will have full access to the site, and can post and participate however they like, they just need to log their hours. After a two-week trial, we’ll decide which two…

  • State of the Word 2023: ¡Hola WordPress!

    State of the Word 2023: ¡Hola WordPress!

    From WPTavern.com Source: Read More Exciting day for the WordPress community! In a groundbreaking move, Matt Mullenweg delivered the first-ever State of the Word address from the charming city of Madrid, Spain. Live from this vibrant location, he shared annual insights into the WordPress project, celebrating its remarkable journey and expressing heartfelt gratitude for the…

  • What’s Next?

    What’s Next?

    From WPTavern.com Source: Read More First, I’d like to repeat my comment to Sarah: Sarah, you are amazing. Your insightful writing and journalism has been a gift to the WordPress world, and shaped how the project has evolved for the better. It’s a key and major contribution to the community. Thank you, deeply, and I…

  • Last Call

    Last Call

    From WPTavern.com Source: Read More This has been an emotional, bittersweet morning for me, reading through old posts, as I close the book on my time at this beloved publication. Today is my last day before moving on to embrace a new challenge in the world of tech.   In 2013, the year I started writing…

  • WooCommerce 8.3 Makes Cart, Checkout, and Order Confirmation Blocks Default on New Installations

    WooCommerce 8.3 Makes Cart, Checkout, and Order Confirmation Blocks Default on New Installations

    From WPTavern.com Source: Read More WooCommerce 8.3 was released today, featuring Cart, Checkout, and Order Confirmation blocks as the default checkout flow for new installations. This is a major milestone in moving WooCommerce towards a block-first checkout experience. Version 8.3 was slightly delayed, as core developers worked to ensure it would be compatible with the…

  • Elementor Pro Pricing Update Slashes Features in the Essential Plan for New Customers

    Elementor Pro Pricing Update Slashes Features in the Essential Plan for New Customers

    From WPTavern.com Source: Read More Elementor, the most popular website builder plugin for WordPress with more than 5 million active installations, has announced major changes coming to the features included in its Elementor Pro Essential subscription plan. The plan will still include the Theme Builder along with access to 50+ Pro widgets, basic marketing tools,…