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Plugin developers The new wp add script before…
PluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin…
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Admin Bar API changes in 3.3
Howdy! The Adminadmin (and super admin) Bar APIAPI An API or Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and share data in limited, clearly defined ways. has changed quite a bit in WordPress 3.3. First up, what may break your pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of…
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What to watch for: Javascript and Editor changes in WordPress 3.3
Updated December 8. There was an earlier post on JavaScriptJavaScript JavaScript or JS is an object-oriented computer programming language commonly used to create interactive effects within web browsers. WordPress makes extensive use of JS for a better user experience. While PHP is executed on the server, JS executes within a user’s browser. https://www.javascript.com changes in…
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New API in 3.3: is_main_query()
There’s a nifty new method for WP_Query that is available in 3.3: is_main_query(). This enables someone to hook into pre_get_posts and modify only the main query. No more checking for suppress_filters (which was wrong), or comparing against $wp_the_query (complicated), or using query_posts() in a template. is_main_query(), the function, will return true if the current $wp_query…
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Do not include wp-admin/includes/template.php to get add_meta_box()
Don’t include wp-adminadmin (and super admin)/includes/template.php to get add_meta_box() defined. This is a very wrong way to go about adding metaMeta Meta is a term that refers to the inside workings of a group. For us, this is the team that works on internal WordPress sites like WordCamp Central and Make WordPress. boxes. The proper…
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The admin_user_info_links filter is gone in 3.3
Version 3.3 combines the adminadmin (and super admin) headerHeader The header of your site is typically the first thing people will experience. The masthead or header art located across the top of your page is part of the look and feel of your website. It can influence a visitor’s opinion about your content and you/…
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Help and screen API changes in 3.3
WordPress 3.3 introduces a new APIAPI An API or Application Programming Interface is a software intermediary that allows programs to interact with each other and share data in limited, clearly defined ways. for working with administration screen help content. add_contextual_help( $screen, $content ) is deprecated. There are now tabs inside the help tab: The way…
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Shortcodes were added to text widgets early in…
Shortcodes were added to text widgets early in the cycle, but this has been reverted for 3.3 due to a number of problems discovered. See r19547, #10457, and #19411. Since I imagine a number of people probably knew about this enhancementenhancement Enhancements are simple improvements to WordPress, such as the addition of a hook, a…
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I just added 3.3 to the support forum…
I just added 3.3 to the support forumSupport Forum WordPress Support Forums is a place to go for help and conversations around using WordPress. Also the place to go to report issues that are caused by errors with the WordPress code and implementations. versions as well as the compatibility dropdowns in the plugins directory. Emailing…
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Post-RC1 status update
Now that we’ve hit RCrelease candidate One of the final stages in the version release cycle, this version signals the potential to be a final release to the public. Also see alpha (beta)., we’re only dealing with regressions or 3.3-specific bugs. The window for guest committers is closed, and we’re all working with patches now…