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Is The REST API Ready?

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May 4, 2016

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The news that the REST API wasn’t going to be included in 4.6 was a disappointment to a lot of people. However this by no means was a death sentence to the API. In fact, several companies have been utilizing the API behind the scenes for a long time now to great success. Some of the most notable examples of this are The New York Times, Wired, and of course WordPress.com’s Calypso. But there are even more companies putting the API into action. The REST API has clearly been put into action successfully, so perhaps it is ready to be merged with […]

Early Look: The New WordPress.org ‘Get WordPress’ Page

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May 3, 2016

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The final mockups for the proposed “Get WordPress” page for WordPress.org provide an early look into the new section that aims to make it easier for people to “get WordPress.” Automattic Designer Mark Uraine originally proposed the Get WordPress page in February as a way to improve the current Download and Mobile pages of the WordPress.org site and to eliminate the confusion surrounding the current navigation path by combining Mobile, Hosting, and Download WordPress. Here’s a look at the final mockup:   As a single access point, this information will dramatically improve user experience and also unify related content, Uraine said. “The mockup combines downloading WordPress, downloading […]

What’s New In WordPress: 5/2/2016

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May 3, 2016

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Have a news tip or an upcoming event you’d like to see in our weekly ‘What’s New In WordPress’ roundup? Write us at [email protected]. WordCamp Chicago: Torque stopped by WordCamp Chicago this weekend to have conversations with some awesome WordPressers. Check out all the videos here. WordPress 4.5.1 Update Available: It is already time for a 4.5 update. Download yours from the dashboard today. Schedule for WPCampus Available: Getting excited for WPCampus? Check out the schedule. 30 Essential Plugins For Beginners: As a beginner, it can be hard to know which plugins to choose. This post will make it much easier. […]

What WordPress Developers Need To Know About PHP Magic Methods

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May 3, 2016

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Chances are, if you’ve looked at PHP code, you’ve encountered magic methods — you can tell it is a magic method because the method is preceded by two underscores. If you’re not using these tools, you should be. Magic methods are functions that allow you to show an object how to react when something happens to it. You get to define how your object should react in an event. This can be a huge tool in preventing errors and reducing redundant code. In this article, I am going to introduce you to some of the magic methods that PHP provides. […]

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