EP33 - Our 2024 Predictions
WPwatercooler: Dev Branch - Monthly WordPress Web Development Talk Show
Release Date: 01/07/2024
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WPwatercooler: Dev Branch - Monthly WordPress Web Development Talk Show
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The era of PHP5 support is coming to an end, marking a new phase in WordPress development. We’ll discuss how this shift from PHP5 to a minimum PHP7 support will impact both the end-users and the WordPress ecosystem at large. The episode will include the implications for those still using PHP5, and the benefits of the change, including reduced memory usage and improved security. Additionally, we’ll analyze how different hosting services have already been adapting to this new standard. This is a critical episode for anyone running a WordPress site and will provide key insights on managing...
info_outlineOn this episode of Dev Branch, titled “EP33 – Our 2024 Predictions,” the panel, including Jason Tucker, Sé Reed, and Jason Cosper, delve into their predictions and expectations for WordPress in 2024. The discussion kicks off with a focus on WordPress’s development and the potential improvements and changes anticipated in the upcoming year. They explore topics such as the implementation of automatic update rollbacks in WordPress, the challenges with the current release schedule, and the desire for fewer, more impactful updates.
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https://wpwatercooler.com/devbranch/ep33-our-2024-predictions/
A significant part of the conversation revolves around the Fonts API, particularly the integration of custom fonts in WordPress and the possibility of a WordPress-specific font library. This ties into a broader discussion about WordPress’s evolution towards a more modular and customizable platform, catering to diverse user needs.
Another major theme is the user experience within the WordPress admin interface. The panel discusses the complexities of user role management and the need for a more streamlined, intuitive approach to handling different user roles and capabilities, especially as WordPress continues to grow and evolve.
Lastly, the episode touches on the rise of AI-generated plugins and the potential impact on the WordPress ecosystem. The team speculates on how this trend could lead to a proliferation of similar plugins, making the case for integrating more fundamental functionalities into the WordPress core.
In summary, the episode provides insightful predictions and desires for WordPress in 2024, focusing on development improvements, user experience, and the impact of emerging technologies like AI on the platform.
Chapters:
0:00:00 – Introduction
0:01:50 – Discussing WordPress Development and Automatic Update Rollbacks
0:03:10 – The Fonts API and Custom Fonts in WordPress
0:06:59 – User Experience and Admin Interface in WordPress
0:10:03 – AI and Its Impact on WordPress Plugin Ecosystem
0:15:02 – Modularization and Customization of WordPress
0:20:19 – The Complexity of User Role Management in WordPress
0:25:58 – Potential Changes and Improvements in WordPress Core
0:30:07 – Predictions for WordPress Development in 2024
0:35:10 – The Rise of AI-Generated Plugins
0:40:03 – Closing Remarks and Episode Wrap-up
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