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WordPress 4.4 “Clifford” Now Available

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December 8, 2015

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WordPress 4.4, nicknamed “Clifford” after American jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown, is now available! It is available for download or you can upgrade directly in your dashboard. Clifford features updates focused on improving the display of content and images, including responsive images, oEmbed for WordPress, and the new Twenty Sixteen default theme. This update also includes the scaffolding of the WP REST API. Twenty Sixteen Theme Twenty Sixteen is a contemporary take on the classic blog layout. It takes a mobile-first and totally responsive approach, and features a flexible header with beautiful default color schemes. Responsive Images WordPress 4.4 takes a responsive […]

2015 State Of The Word: Celebrations, Stats, And The Future Of WordPress

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December 7, 2015

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Over the weekend, roughly 1,800 people from all over the world attended the first ever WordCamp US at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia. One of the biggest highlights of the weekend was the 10th annual State of the Word, delivered by WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg. The room is filling up for @photomatt‘s State of the Word. #WCUS pic.twitter.com/7tMUanUQOl — WordCamp US (@WordCampUS) December 5, 2015 Mullenweg kicked off the address by showcasing some WordPress statistics and other highlights that illustrate the platform’s tremendous growth and power. Later, he dug into what to expect from WordPress 4.4, Calypso, the […]

What’s New In WordPress: 12/07/2015

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December 7, 2015

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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]. WP REST API: New Tools & OAuth Updates: Check out the newest WP REST API features as announced by WordPress.org. Why Being A Code Tester Is Like Being A Paleontologist: Being a code tester is a lot like unearthing dinosaur bones: you dig deep down to find the problem and then must carefully wipe off the dust to discover the solution. State Of The Word Address: Perhaps the biggest piece of news this week was WordCamp US, and […]

Why Being a Code Tester Is Like Being a Paleontologist

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December 4, 2015

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You see job listings for them everywhere: QA Tester, QA Engineer, Software Tester, Mobile Tester. But these descriptions are all ways of referring to jobs that involve testing code. Code testers examine existing code for flaws and suggest improvements. They may do this manually or through the use of script-based tests. They also sometimes develop code or scripts designed to test other sets of code. Code testers play an integral role in how projects reach completion. They’re one of the last stops on the quality assurance train before the public gets their hands on a release version. Whether that’s a […]

5 Takeaways From This Week’s AMA With Cory Miller

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December 3, 2015

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Cory Miller, Founder of iThemes, took his spot in the ManageWP AMA chair this week and shared his thoughts on leadership, marketing, and, of course, the future of WordPress. You can follow him on Twitter @corymiller303. Miller started his career as a newspaper journalist and in 2008 created iThemes, a company that now employs 25 people and services thousands of customers. Here are five takeaways. Only Seek To Control What You Can Control. Running a company comes with a myriad of stresses and frustrations, and finding a way to deal with those is critical. Miller suggests thinking about what your unmet expectations […]

WordCamp Berlin 2015, “Ich Bin Ein WordPresser”

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November 25, 2015

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With the exception of earthquakes, wildfires, and other forms of natural disasters, there isn’t much that makes me get up at 7 a.m. on a Saturday morning. However, two weekends ago I was happy to jump out of bed. Why? Three words: WordCamp Berlin 2015. On this day, people from around Europe were swarming to the Technical University Berlin, where the camp was taking place. I was pretty excited since it was my first WordCamp. Tickets sold out weeks ago and I been just lucky enough to get one from the extra batch they released. If you couldn’t make it, […]

‘The History Of WordPress,’ The Story (So Far)

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November 24, 2015

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Maybe the WordPress origin story isn’t as legendary or contentious as Mark Zuckerberg’s. And maybe won’t be made into a movie written by Aaron Sorkin, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a fascinating tale filled with community and conflict. In her book, The History of WordPress, Siobhan McKeown shows the difficulties and triumphs of creating and maintaining an open-source software. It covers everything from Michel Valdrighi’s disappearance to the creation of Automattic. If you’re new to the WordPress community, it is a great way to become familiar with the platform’s roots, and for those who have been here a long time […]

What’s New In WordPress: 11/23/2015

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November 23, 2015

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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]. Jetpack Users: Publish For Your Desktop With The WordPress.com App For Mac: Now you don’t have to open your browser to edit your WordPress site. With this new desktop app, you can work without any distractions. ECommerce Lies That I Wish Were True: Many people believe building an eCommerce site is easy. This article looks into what it really feels like to work on getting customers and maintaining an excellent product. ‘An Untechnical Guide To The […]

5 Takeaways From This Week’s AMA With Collis Ta’eed

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November 20, 2015

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The next influencer to stop by the ManageWP AMA stage is Collis Ta’eed, co-founder of Envato, the company behind ThemeForest, CodeCanyon, and Tuts+. You can find him on Twitter @Collis! Ta’eed found WordPress in 2007 and got heavily into theme development, even writing a book on the subject. Today, Ta’eed is running his company and working on personal projects in his free time. People presented a lot of questions about what it’s like to run a company, Envato’s relationship with the community, and as always, the future of WordPress. Here are five takeaways. There’s More To Starting A WordPress Business […]

What’s New In WordPress: 11/16/2015

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November 16, 2015

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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]. WordPress Powers 25 Percent Of The Internet: The biggest news this past week is that fact that now, one in four websites is powered by WordPress. The CMS is the fastest growing out there, and we’re not ready to stop talking about it. Exceed Expectations With The WordPress REST API: Josh Pollock has created a four-part video series describing how and why you should use the WP REST API. The course will be available in Jan. […]

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