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    Block Editor, PHP, Web Development, WordPress

    Object-oriented programming in a Gutenberg world

    Jacob Martella

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    September 7, 2018

    So now that we know why object-oriented programming might be good for your next WordPress plugin, let’s try it with a plugin that creates custom Gutenberg blocks.

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    PHP, Plugin Development, Web Development, WordPress

    Object-oriented programming in WordPress plugins

    Jacob Martella

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    August 27, 2018

    Creating a WordPress plugin is pretty simple. It’s just another functions.php file, right? But what if you tried creating a plugin with object-oriented programming.

    Continue Reading: Object-oriented programming in WordPress plugins
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    Block Editor, Web Development, WordPress

    Patience will be needed with Gutenberg

    Jacob Martella

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    August 24, 2018

    Gutenberg continues to be a divisive topic inside the WordPress sphere. But as you begin to try out the new editor, heed this advice: be patient.

    Continue Reading: Patience will be needed with Gutenberg
  • ExtraPress Gutenberg theme homepage template
    Block Editor, Theme Development, Web Development, WordPress

    What I’ve learned so far in developing a theme suited for Gutenberg

    Jacob Martella

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    July 25, 2018

    Recently I started creating a premium WordPress theme that relies a lot on Gutenberg with the idea of having it ready when it’s rolled into core. So here are a few thoughts on developing a theme for the new editor.

    Continue Reading: What I’ve learned so far in developing a theme suited for Gutenberg
  • The new Gutenberg editor in WordPress
    Block Editor, Web Development, WordPress

    WordPress developers need to help non-technical users through Gutenberg transition

    Jacob Martella

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    June 1, 2018

    The Gutenberg transition is going to be difficult for non-technical users. So it’s up to us WordPress developers to help them however we can.

    Continue Reading: WordPress developers need to help non-technical users through Gutenberg transition
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    Web Development, WordPress

    My WordPress story

    Jacob Martella

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    May 25, 2018

    WordPress is celebrating its 15th anniversary on Sunday. In honor of this occasion, here’s my story about how I came to use and love WordPress.

    Continue Reading: My WordPress story
  • Screenshot of the Gutenberg Add Blocks popover
    Block Editor, Web Development, WordPress

    Should Gutenberg blocks be in plugins or themes?

    Jacob Martella

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    May 21, 2018

    Gutenberg is still going through the finishing stages before it’s released in WordPress core. But there’s still a question about Gutenberg blocks that I’m not really seeing anyone answer. Should blocks be placed in plugins or themes?

    Continue Reading: Should Gutenberg blocks be in plugins or themes?
  • Screenshot of laptop with code for building a custom Gutenberg block
    Block Editor, Web Development, WordPress

    How Gutenberg is from a developer’s perspective

    Jacob Martella

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    May 16, 2018

    We’re still in this sort of waiting period for Gutenberg, the new WordPress editor. If you’re a WordPress developer, however, you need to be learning how to develop with it now.

    Continue Reading: How Gutenberg is from a developer’s perspective
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    Web Development, WordPress

    How to get access to alpha, beta and release candidate versions of WordPress

    Jacob Martella

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    May 14, 2018

    Testing pre-release versions of WordPress is a key part of making sure major releases, and your site, run smoothly. But not a whole lot of people know about it. So here’s how to test pre-release versions on your staging or development sites.

    Continue Reading: How to get access to alpha, beta and release candidate versions of WordPress
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    Block Editor, Web Development, WordPress

    More thoughts on the Gutenberg editor

    Jacob Martella

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    April 27, 2018

    Gutenberg is coming whenever WordPress 5.0 is released. It’s come a long way from when it was released as a plugin last year. Like everyone else, I have thoughts on the new editor.

    Continue Reading: More thoughts on the Gutenberg editor
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