Dev Chat Summary: April 1, 2026
Key updates from the WordPress Core Dev Chat include new features in WordPress 7.0, accessibility discussions, and calls for contributors for the 2027 default theme.
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@wordpress/build: The Next Generation of WordPress Plugin Build Tooling
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PressConf Returns Next Week. Here’s What’s Bringing People Back
PressConf 2026 returns to Tempe next week, featuring panels on hosting, Gutenberg, and SaaS trends. Here's why it matters for WordPress professionals.
WordPress 7.0 Updates: Key Insights from April Dev Chat
WordPress Core’s April 1 Dev Chat agenda includes WordPress 7.0 updates, Gutenberg 22.8, and a call for 2027 default theme volunteers.
Test Team Update: 10 February, 2026
The WordPress Test Team reports reduced Core and Gutenberg issue backlogs, encouraging contributors to join weekly patch testing sessions.
Test Team Update: 24 March, 2026
The WordPress Test Team shares its latest update, revealing ticket queue metrics and calling for community participation in patch testing sessions.
What’s new in Gutenberg 22.8? (25 March)
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Join Core at WordCamp Asia 2026 Contributor Day (April 9, Mumbai & Online)
Contributor Day at WordCamp Asia 2026 offers hands-on opportunities with WordPress Core Teams, including Gutenberg, AI, and WordPress 7.0 release tasks.
Gutenberg 22.7 Introduces Experimental Guidelines Feature
Gutenberg 22.7 brings an experimental Guidelines feature, enabling WordPress sites to define editorial standards for content management workflows.
PHP-Only Gutenberg Blocks Simplify WordPress Development
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