Category: Advanced Development
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From PHP 5.6 to 8.2: What Did I Miss?
As WordPress makes an effort to modernize, developers are going to begin seeing many of the new futures from latest PHP releases in their everyday lives. Maybe you have been working in a legacy project, or (like me) you took a job that didn’t code in PHP at all, and now you are coming into…
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Using Blocks (and Block-Based Forms) to Build Applications
A typical WordPress custom application is built by defining some Custom Post Types, adding custom meta fields (often with Advanced Custom Fields), and maybe an underlying plugin for membership management or commerce. It’s good stuff, but since Gutenberg arrived, it’s possible to create custom blocks that carry out functions like collecting data, displaying it, and…
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Migrating Your Workflow from ACF Flexible Content to ACF Blocks
ACF Flexible Content Rows have been the backend of choice for years for many web development agencies. But as the block editor reaches maturity, and our beloved ACF meta boxes get pushed further down the screen, it’s probably time to update your workflow. ACF Blocks can be a great first step towards bringing your content…
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Accessibility for Plugin & Theme Developers
Accessible websites can be used by people of all abilities on all devices, including assistive technology. Increasingly, website accessibility is required by laws around the world, and WordPress plugin and theme developers are in the unique position of impacting the accessibility of thousands – or even millions – of websites worldwide, depending upon their install…