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WP Builds · July 28 · 1 hr 27 min

This Week in WordPress #381

Join Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Marc Benzakein, Zach Stepek. The conversation focused on major WordPress developments, including the release of WordPress 7.0.2 and its AI-discovered vulnerability, updates in WordPress 7.1 beta 3, and the introduction of new Gutenberg features like playlist and tabs blocks. A key theme that emerged was the growing impact, both positive and challenging, of AI in web development and security. The discussion explored WordPress market share trends, accessibility requirements for themes, community initiatives and events, and the launch of experimental tools like a Canva-like page builder and a WordPress browser extension. Several points were raised, including plugin performance and strategies for community engagement.

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Join Nathan Wrigley, Michelle Frechette, Marc Benzakein, Zach Stepek. The conversation focused on major WordPress developments, including the release of WordPress 7.0.2 and its AI-discovered vulnerability, updates in WordPress 7.1 beta 3, and the introduction of new Gutenberg features like playlist and tabs blocks. A key theme that emerged was the growing impact, both positive and challenging, of AI in web development and security. The discussion explored WordPress market share trends, accessibility requirements for themes, community initiatives and events, and the launch of experimental tools like a Canva-like page builder and a WordPress browser extension. Several points were raised, including plugin performance and strategies for community engagement.

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