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Not All Content Blocks Are Ready for Sidebars

July 30, 2021 by Jeffro

When WordPress 5.8 shipped, it replaced widgets with blocks and provided a new interface to manage them. This means that blocks that are used in the content editor can now be used as widgets in the sidebars of themes. However, … Read More

Categories WordPress Tags blocks, memberships, previews, widgets

WP Mainline Episode 5 – Contributing and Developing for WordPress Is Not as Easy as It Used to Be

July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 by Jeffro

In this episode, John James Jacoby and I are joined by Chris Wiegman as we discuss the complexities of developing for and contributing to WordPress these days. JavaScript has a lot to do with it but it’s more than that. … Read More

Tags contributing, javascript, sandhills development, wordcamps

Green Signal – Clear To Proceed With Subscriptions

September 8, 2021July 29, 2021 by Jeffro

I’ve waited long enough. While not 100% complete, I’ve opened up subscriptions on WP Mainline. This is a way for people to financially support the site and the work I’m doing. This way, I don’t have to continuously ask for … Read More

Categories News Tags memberships, subscriptions

Error: Maximum Number of White Male WordPress Podcast Hosts Exceeded

July 28, 2021 by Jeffro

Today, I shared an idea on Twitter I’ve been thinking about where I would create a new podcast called The Junction. I’d bring people on the show to do one-on-one interviews or have general conversations. This would allow me to … Read More

Categories WordPress Tags industry, podcasts, white males

WordCamp US 2021 Is Happening October 1

July 27, 2021 by Jeffro

WordCamp US is coming back and is scheduled to take place on October 1st, 2021. It will be a virtual event with free admission. This year’s event will be one day with opportunities to network, participate in workshops, and interact … Read More

Categories Events Tags meetup, virtual, wordcamp us
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https://wpmainline.com/podcast-player/6442/wp-mainline-episode-23-saving-the-internet-and-saving-open-source.mp3

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