Early Bird tickets for GitHub Universe are available now through July 31. The three-day conference, which will deep dive into the future of software, consists of two keynotes, six featured speakers, and 24 breakout sessions that all look at the challenges of building software. The event will kick off on Sept. 13 with Training Day, an in-depth learning day led by GitHub’s Professional Service Team. It will feature two tracks: Track One, which is geared toward GitHub Power Users and Track Two, which will focus on Dev Ops. Two days of talks and breakout sessions will be held on Sept. 14-15. The […]
HTTP API Will Use Requests Library In WordPress 4.6
In WordPress 4.6, the HTTP API will use the open-source independent Requests library instead of the WordPress-specific HTTP library currently used. “By switching to Requests, a library without any WordPress-specific dependencies, WordPress benefits from input from the wider PHP ecosystem and community,” lead developer of the WordPress REST API Ryan McCue said in the announcement. Not only does the internal shift make WordPress more inclusive, but it will also benefit from library’s test coverage — which, according to McCue, is at 92 percent of the codebase and growing. The new library will not interfere with the way WordPress’ HTTP functions are […]
IncludeWP Is A New Home For WordPress Frameworks
After the plugins review team made a statement disallowing frameworks in the repository last March, Co-founder of Freemius Vova Feldman decided to find them a new home. With help from Luca Fracassi from Addendio, Feldman and his team created IncludeWP, a hub to display all open-source frameworks for WordPress. IncludeWP uses the WordPress.org APIs and SVN to automatically identify which .org frameworks plugins and themes are using, which empowers developers to see who exactly is using their product. Moreover, it also enables them to start a new product with a strong foundation. The work behind the project is all open-source and can […]
Square For WooCommerce Is Now Available
WooCommerce today announced a new integration with Square. The new extension opens up a slew of new options for store owners — you can now take purchases online or offline, have inventory updated automatically, sync product changes, and more. “Helping merchants to sell in new and innovative ways is one of our core ideals here at WooCommerce,” said Matty Cohen, product lead for WooCommerce in the press release. “Integrating with Square helps WooCommerce stores build a retail presence in the physical world, while also empowering existing Square merchants to connect an eCommerce storefront to their business.” The integration comes after years of […]
What’s New In WordPress: 7/25/2016
Everything you need to know about WordPress news this week. 9 Common Web Design Mistakes: How your website looks is very important. Make sure you’re not making any of these mistakes. Install WordPress In Any Language: WordPress is in English by default, but reaching out to everyone across the world is important. PHP Fundamentals For Developers: PHP is important to know for any developer. Start out with the fundamentals. Get Event-Based Notifications In WordPress: With this new plugin, get information when an entry is posted or new comment Videos From WordCamlp NYC: We had a great time at WordCamp NYC. […]
Two Full Scholarships Available For A Week of REST
A Week of REST organizers are offering two full-ride tickets to the event for students and underrepresented groups in the tech industry. The conference is a week-long ‘boot camp’ dedicated to helping teach developers how to use the REST API, which be held at Darwin Lake, Matlock in the UK from Sept. 5-9 in the United Kingdom. People should apply by July 29 on the website. The list of eligible applicants includes those who are unemployed, underemployed, students, and under-represented groups in tech such as women, transgender, and BAME applicants. Winners will receive access to all workshops and training, accommodation, meals, and transportation. […]
What’s New In WordPress: 7/18/2016
Everything you need to know about WordPress news this week. WordPress In Action: Newark NJ Schools: A look at how companies around the web are using WordPress starting with the Newark School District. Review Of First WPCampus: Couldn’t make it to WPCampus? See what attendee David Bissett thought. Everything You Need To Know About Information Architecture: Thinking of using Information Architecture? Read through this easy tutorial first. Getting Over Your Fear Of Commitment With WordPress Plugins: It can be hard to decide which plugins to get and how many for that matter. It’s time to take a leap of faith and […]
Next Community Summit Announced
The next WordPress Community Summit will be at WordCamp Europe in 2017. After the success of the event at WordCamp US 2015, the team decided to take it Paris next year. Because WordCamp Europe is going to be such a large event, the Community Summit is a smaller work-focused event. Registration is capped at a much lower number, so it is easier to really talk about the problems facing the community and how to solve them. Thre are no slides, presentations, or speeches, it is just a time to have a conversation. Nothing has been planned for sure, but make […]
What’s New In WordPress: 7/11/2016
Everything you need to know about WordPress news this week. WordPress vs. Joomla- Which Is Right For You?: A free white paper that will finally settle the debate, which is better WordPress or Joomla? WordPress 4.6 Beta 2: Download 4.6 Beta 2, try it out, and give feedback to make it the best update yet. 5 Challenges Plaguing WordPress Security: Tony Perez of Sucuri goes through the five biggest problems facing WordPress security. How To Find The Best WordPress Plugin: An easy tutorial that will help you find a great plugin. How To Combine Multiple Posts Using The REST API: Explore […]
What To Expect In WordPress 4.6
Last week, WordPress 4.6 beta 2 was released. The full update won’t be released until August 16. Until then, you can set up a test site, download the beta and start playing around. The team is looking for any and all feedback before the release, so make sure you look around and test everything. For those who don’t want to download the beta, there is a lot to be excited about. Here are some of our favorite features in 4.6. Shiny Updates Shiny Updates are incredibly exciting as they make updating and downloading much easier. When you want to update, simply hit the button […]
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