Doc’s WordPress News Drop is a weekly report on the most pressing WordPress news. When the news drops, I will pick it up and deliver it right to you. The GDPR Compliance team has been working hard on adding new privacy tools to WordPress. The current beta release for 4.9.6 has many of these features in place. The final version of WordPress 4.9.6 is expected to be released before the GDPR goes into effect on May 25th. In this week’s News Drop video, we go through some of those new features. Install the WordPress Beta Tester plugin to give it […]
Choosing Between React and Vue For WordPress Development
A few months ago I wrote on Quora, in response to a question if it’s better to learn Vue or React first. I said, “Learn VueJS first. I’d say that even if I knew there was a 100% chance you’d be using React in a year.” I’ve learned a lot more about React since then and I still stand by that. I’ve been using React more recently. Because WordPress is integrating a lot of React concepts as part of the new “Gutenberg” system, the question of which framework you should use with WordPress has changed. This is a topic that’s […]
WordCamp Europe 2018 Announces Speakers
Editor’s Note: This post will be updated with each new group announcement. WordCamp Europe, the biggest WordCamp in the world, is just around the corner in Belgrade, Serbia. Users gather from all over to celebrate the CMS. Organizers have started announcing speakers in groups based on the topic they’re talking about. Group One: Open Source and the Web The first group was announced last week and revolves around Open Source and the Web. Paolo Belcastro is going to be talking about “The World of WordPress” David Needham will tackle, “An Intro to Drupal for WordPress Users” Hajj Flemings will talk […]
7 Web Development Trends to Take Notice of in 2018
It’s safe to assume that every new year will bring major advancements in web development. Not only that, but the various platforms, languages, and other cogs that make up the web are also constantly evolving. Keeping on top of these developments can be a potential time sink. For example, you may be wondering where WordPress is headed, as well as curious about the more global trends on the horizon. To anticipate these trends, you’ll need to consider factors such as how users browse the web today, what protocols are most popular, and the types of designs that are most appealing […]
WordPress Now Powers 30 Percent Of The Web
What began as a blogging platform nearly 15 years ago is one step closer to taking control of the entire web. WordPress officially powers 30 percent of the web according to W3Techs. It is also the fastest growing CMS by far, with Squarespace and Wix barely coming close. These numbers are a huge victory for WordPress and the entire community. The CMS has outgrown its blogging roots and is now the most powerful CMS on the market. Not only does it power personal blogs, but it helps create digital experiences for enterprise companies. Let’s go over how we got here and […]

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