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  • New wp_page_menu() API that creates a me …

    New wp_page_menu() 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. that creates a menu of pages. Themes will no longer have to do this for themselves. #api, #templates

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  • The auth cookies are now HTTPonly in tru …

    The auth cookies are now HTTPonly in trunktrunk A directory in Subversion containing the latest development code in preparation for the next major release cycle. If you are running “trunk”, then you are on the latest revision.. #security

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  • Lots of new inline documentation is goin …

    Lots of new inline documentation is going in courtesy of Jacob Santos. #phpdoc

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  • Now that edit-comments.php has a page fo …

    Now that edit-comments.php has a page for Spam, we should add the ability to delete all spam comments. We could add “Delete All” to the actions list, but that suggests the action applies to checked comment rows rather than to all spam comments. Perhaps a “Delete All Spam” button next to the “Apply” button. #comments,…

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  • 2.7 UI Notes

    Some issues and requests from 2.7 UIUI User interface testers: Move TaxonomyTaxonomy A taxonomy is a way to group things together. In WordPress, some common taxonomies are category, link, tag, or post format. https://codex.wordpress.org/Taxonomies#Default_Taxonomies. stuff out of Utilities menu to a top-level level. Some suggested menu names: MetaMeta Meta is a term that refers to…

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  • The post/meta boxes on the edit forms ca …

    The post/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 on the edit forms can be toggled on and off via a new “Show Settings” box. Instead of just collapsing them,…

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  • Bumped phpMailer to 2.0.2.

    Bumped phpMailer to 2.0.2.

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  • Comment moderation and management can no …

    Comment moderation and management can now be done with the keyboard. j = next comment, k = previous, a = approve, u = unapprove, d = delete, s = spam, r = reply #comments

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  • Custom header now uses Farbtastic as its …

    Custom 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/ your organization’s brand. It may also look…

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  • Replying to comments directly from the a …

    Replying to comments directly from the adminadmin (and super admin) is in trunktrunk A directory in Subversion containing the latest development code in preparation for the next major release cycle. If you are running “trunk”, then you are on the latest revision.. #comments

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