This week we are closing as many open issues as possible to prepare for code freeze.
Blockers
Here are the current blockers to getting to a code freeze tomorrow, as scheduled:
- Post formats: #23619 #23620 #23621 — waiting on the coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. functionality to be committed before we can change the theme code (images, videos, galleries, links)
- #15080: Comment form HTML5 input types — just needs a commit
- #20088: Improve
wp_list_comments()markup — needs a code review from core team dev, then commit
Recently finished
- Several passes at RTL, editor, and print styles
- SidebarSidebar A sidebar in WordPress is referred to a widget-ready area used by WordPress themes to display information that is not a part of the main content. It is not always a vertical column on the side. It can be a horizontal rectangle below or above the content area, footer, header, or any where in the theme. & footer clearing: #23557
- Gallery visual fixes: #23742 #23649 #23584
- Color contrast 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): #23513
Open issues
Here is a link to all remaining open tickets.