-
·
4.8 Bug Scrubs for RC 1
The following bugbug A bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being the highest priority. scrubs will help us drop to 0 tickets in the 4.8 milestone by RC1…
-
·
Cleaner headings in the admin screens
One of the most common needs for accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) is…
-
·
Dev Chat Agenda for May 17th (4.8 week 3)
This is the agenda for the weekly dev meeting on : 4.7.5 security and maintenance release 4.8 timing 4.8 bugbug A bug is an error or unexpected result. Performance improvements, code optimization, and are considered enhancements, not defects. After feature freeze, only bugs are dealt with, with regressions (adverse changes from the previous version) being…
-
·
JavaScript Chat Summary for May 16th
Below is a summary of the conversation from today’s 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 Chat (agenda,…
-
·
Customizer sidebar width is now variable
A common request for the CustomizerCustomizer Tool built into WordPress core that hooks into most modern themes. You can use it to preview and modify many of your site’s appearance settings. has been to grant more room for the controls that appear in its sidebarSidebar A sidebar in WordPress is referred to a widget-ready area…
-
·
JavaScript Chat Agenda for May 16th
Join us for our weekly 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 Chat on , where we will…
-
·
Week in Core, May 3rd – 9th 2017
Welcome back the latest issue of Week in CoreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress., covering changes [40569-40597]. Here are the highlights: 29 commits 42 contributors 64 tickets created 8 tickets reopened 52 tickets closed Ticketticket Created for both bug reports and feature development on…
-
·
Dev Chat Summary: May 10th (4.8 week 2)
This post summarizes the dev chat meeting from May 10th (agenda, Slack archive). 4.8 Timing Reminder of BetaBeta A pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the…
-
·
JavaScript chat summary for May 9th
The focus of the meeting was reflecting on ongoing and past efforts to apply 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…
-
·
Dev Chat Agenda for May 10th (4.8 week 2)
This is the agenda for the weekly dev meeting on : 4.8 timing 4.8 bug scrubs 4.8 dev notesdev note Each important change in WordPress Core is documented in a developers note, (usually called dev note). Good dev notes generally include a description of the change, the decision that led to this change, and a…