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Maintaining Legacy Support in WooCommerce and WordPress While Building for the Future
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode, listen in as we discuss the significance of backward compatibility in WordPress, sharing insights from expert Gary Pendergast on technical challenges and…
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TYPO3 13.4.17 and 12.4.36 maintenance releases published
From typo3.org Source: Read More The following TYPO3 updates have been released: TYPO3 13.4.17 LTS TYPO3 12.4.36 LTS Both versions are maintenance releases only. Composer package roave/security-advisories reported conflicts when…
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Judge Denies Willman’s Bid to Join WP Engine v. Automattic Case
From therepository.email Source: Read More Michael Willman’s attempt to join WP Engine’s high-profile lawsuit against Automattic and CEO Matt Mullenweg has been denied — and not on the merits, but…
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How to Start Contributing to the WordPress Developer Blog (Even If You’re New)
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Are you passionate about building websites or tinkering with WordPress, but feel like sharing your ideas on the WordPress Developer Blog is only for seasoned…
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Find Some of our Open Channels FM Hosts at WordCampUS 2025
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More If you’re heading to WordCampUS, don’t forget to say hi to our awesome hosts and check out the sponsors supporting the event. From openchannels.fm Source:…
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WordCamp Canada 2025 Is All About Generational Change, Open Web Energy, and Tinkering With What’s Next
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordCamp Canada is back for its second year, and this time the focus is firmly on students, innovation, and the future of the open web.…
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Open Channels FM, the Channels, the Series: Rebranding Phase Two
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In a recent episode, founder BobWP gave you an idea of where we are going with in Phase 2 of our rebranding. He had mentioned…
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TYPO3 13.4.16 and 12.4.35 maintenance releases published
From typo3.org Source: Read More The following TYPO3 updates have been released: TYPO3 13.4.16 LTS TYPO3 12.4.35 LTS Both versions are maintenance releases only. Further upgrade instructions No further database…
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Content Blocks — International Exchange and Major Feature Releases
From typo3.org Source: Read More Alongside these community touchpoints, we’ve continued to deliver improvements and new features for Content Blocks. Together, these efforts showcase how community collaboration and ongoing development…
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Phased Plugin Releases Land on WordPress.org With 24-Hour Delay Option
From therepository.email Source: Read More A first version of phased plugin releases is now live on WordPress.org, giving developers a way to roll out updates to a smaller group of…
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Accessibility for WordPress-Powered Sites Just Got Easier with Elementor’s Ally Plugin
From therepository.email Source: Read More Heads up: This is sponsored content, paid for by one of our sponsors. Their support helps keep The Repository going. All sponsors follow our Advertising…
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First FAIR TSC Election Keeps Dils, Epstein, and McCue at the Helm
From therepository.email Source: Read More Carrie Dils, Mika Epstein, and Ryan McCue will continue as co-chairs of the FAIR project’s technical steering committee (TSC) after running unopposed in the initiative’s…
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Enhancing Client Collaboration with Figma Prototypes in WordPress Projects
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Web agencies face client engagement challenges during project transitions. Figma’s interactive prototypes improve communication, enabling clients to provide focused feedback and visualize designs quickly, enhancing…
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WP Engine and Automattic Clash Over Scope of Discovery in Ongoing Legal Battle
From therepository.email Source: Read More The discovery phase of WP Engine, Inc. v. Automattic Inc. et al. has turned into a dispute of its own, with both sides filing a…
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WordCamp US 2025 Schedule Now Live, With New Career Corner and Student Initiatives
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordCamp US is just over two weeks away, bringing four days of programming to Portland, Oregon from August 26–29. The full schedule, now live, spans…
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GoDaddy Bringing Agentic AI to Its Platform With Ask Airo
From therepository.email Source: Read More GoDaddy is expanding its AI-powered Airo tool, first launched last November, with Ask Airo, a conversational, agentic AI assistant designed to carry out complex, multi-step…
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Navigating Tech Careers, Global Moves, and the Rise of AI in the Workplace
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More Welcome to this episode of DevPulse, Expanding the Stack. Today, co-host Carl Alexander dives into a lively conversation with Nyasha Green, a software developer, project…
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WP Includes Is Helping Women Level Up Their Careers in WordPress — and Applications Are Now Open
From therepository.email Source: Read More Applications are now open for WP Includes’ next mentorship cohort, but the real story is the program’s impact since it launched in 2023. Founded by…
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WordPress Campus Connect Quickly Growing With Global Events, Student Clubs and Scholarships
From therepository.email Source: Read More Just three months since its official launch, WordPress Campus Connect (WPCC) is picking up serious momentum. Events have already taken place across three continents, student…
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WordPress Coding Standards 3.2.0 Adds Sniff for Meta Functions, Updates for PHP 8.4
From therepository.email Source: Read More WordPressCS 3.2.0 was recently released, delivering a steady update packed with small but meaningful improvements that keep the tool aligned with the latest versions of…
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The Real Impact of Sponsored Contributors on WordPress Progress and Innovation
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode, Adam talks to Miriam and Amy about contributing to WordPress, sharing insights on how companies and individuals can support the open-source project…
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This Month in TYPO3: July 2025 [Issue #27]
From typo3.org Source: Read More Fresh maintenance and ELTS releases safeguard production sites, while funded Rector rules, agency roundtables, and Fluid components push innovation forward. Conference halls, sprint rooms, and…
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How to Handle Customer Support as a Growing WordPress Plugin Business
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More To succeed in a WordPress plugin biz, focus on customer support. Start solo for real feedback, then scale with docs and AI, but don’t forget…
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Report From the Best Practices Remote Day July 2025
From typo3.org Source: Read More Here’s a quick recap of what happened — and why these sprints are always worth showing up for. A new month, a new Monday. So…
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Coders’ Corner: July 2025
From typo3.org Source: Read More As July has given way to August it’s time to reflect on what the past month has brought us. Recapping the evaluation of our most…
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Patchstack Mid-Year Report Flags Sharp Rise in Exploitable WordPress Vulnerabilities
From therepository.email Source: Read More Patchstack has published its 2025 mid-year vulnerability report, revealing a sharp rise in both the volume and severity of security issues across the WordPress ecosystem.…
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Videos Without Technical Effort — Make Your Editors Happy!
From typo3.org Source: Read More Efficient Video Compression and Conversion During Upload Up until now, editors have been able to easily work with images in TYPO3, but videos have always…
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WordPress Holds Ground in Higher Ed But the Sector Is Demanding More, According to New Report
From therepository.email Source: Read More A new report surveying 115 higher education professionals has found that while WordPress remains a foundational CMS across universities, confidence in its future is mixed…
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Agentic AI Coming to WordPress: Hostinger and Elementor Rolling Out Chat-Based Site Management
From therepository.email Source: Read More Managing a website may soon feel less like wrangling the backend of WordPress and more like having a conversation with a coworker. This month, Hostinger…
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Woo Withdraws Block Theme Submission, Reconsiders Successor to Storefront
From therepository.email Source: Read More Just a month after detailing plans for its first official WooCommerce block theme, Woo has withdrawn its submission to WordPress.org and is pivoting to a…
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Learn, Share and Grow with the WordPress Developer Blog Community
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode, Abha Thakor chats with Justin Tadlock and Mary Baum about the WordPress Developer Blog, discussing its value for developers, collaboration, and contributions.…
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Inside Enqueue: A New Developer-Focused WordPress Event Coming to APAC
From therepository.email Source: Read More A new event is set to launch in Sydney this November, aimed at providing the kind of professional development space WordPress engineers in the Asia-Pacific…
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Navigating Rebranding Phase Two with Sunsetting Series and Channel Updates at Open Channels FM
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More BobWP’s updating us on the podcast’s rebranding journey called “phase two.” He explains how they’re changing series, sunsetting some, and keeping the good stuff fresh…
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Finix Launches WooCommerce Plugin, Enters Crowded Payments Field
From therepository.email Source: Read More Finix, a relatively new payments company with big ambitions and Stripe in its sights, has launched a new plugin for WooCommerce that promises fast setup,…
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WordPress 6.9 Roadmap: Block Comments, Site Editor Updates, and an Admin Redesign
From therepository.email Source: Read More The roadmap for WordPress 6.9 is out, and with it, a clearer picture of what’s being actively pursued for the release, which drops on December…
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Designing for Clients Using Figma Systems and WordPress Block Themes
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In the first episode of Publishing Flow, host Derek and Ash Shaw talk about how Figma transformed their WordPress workflow, enhancing design collaboration, client workflows,…
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The Documentation Team is Looking for Superheroes
From typo3.org Source: Read More The Foundation of Our Community Good software documentation is essential because it supports knowledge sharing across the community. When it’s clear and reliable, it lowers…
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The WP Community Collective Lays Foundations for Project Development and Board Expansion
From therepository.email Source: Read More The WP Community Collective is settling into its nonprofit structure and laying the foundation for what comes next: member-led projects, more transparent processes, and a…
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Google’s Danny Sullivan to Keynote WordCamp US 2025 as Speaker Lineup Begins to Take Shape
From therepository.email Source: Read More With just a month to go before WordCamp US 2025 kicks off in Portland, Oregon, organizers have unveiled the first round of speakers and announced…
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Managing Team Growth and Delegation in WordPress Plugin Businesses
From openchannels.fm Source: Read More In this episode of WP Behind the Builds series, host Mark Westguard chats with Maarten Belmans of Studio Wombat to explore the ins and outs…