Automattic Acquires Harper; Founder Elijah Potter Joins the Team as Code Wrangler

Automattic has acquired Harper, a grammar checker tailored for developers. Its founder, Elijah Potter, will join Automattic as a Code Wrangler, contributing significantly to the improvement of the company’s product lineup. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Harper, named after novelist Harper Lee, is an open source alternative to Grammarly. Potter had created it “after years of dealing with the shortcomings of the competition.” According to Potter, Harper is the “grammar checker that fits my needs. Not only does it take millis . . . [More]

Automattic Acquires Harper; Founder Elijah Potter Joins the Team as Code Wrangler

Automattic has acquired Harper, a grammar checker tailored for developers. Its founder, Elijah Potter, will join Automattic as a Code Wrangler, contributing significantly to the improvement of the company’s product lineup. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Harper, named after novelist Harper Lee, is an open source alternative to Grammarly. Potter had created it “after years of dealing with the shortcomings of the competition.” According to Potter, Harper is the “grammar checker that fits my needs. Not only does it take millis . . . [More]

Core Team Announces WordPress Release Schedule for 2025 and Issues Call for WP 6.8 Volunteers

Automattician Héctor Prieto has revealed the schedule for WordPress releases in 2025. Similar to 2024, three major releases are planned: WordPress 6.8 � Beta 1 on March 4, stable release on April 15 WordPress 6.9 � Beta 1 on June 24, stable release on August 5 WordPress 7.0 � Beta 1 on September 30, stable release on November 11 The Core team has considered year-end festivities and key events like WordCamp Asia and WordCamp Europe when setting these dates. Héctor mentioned, “Although the 6.8 dates aren’t final yet, the . . . [More]

Core Team Announces WordPress Release Schedule for 2025 and Issues Call for WP 6.8 Volunteers

Automattician Héctor Prieto has revealed the schedule for WordPress releases in 2025. Similar to 2024, three major releases are planned: WordPress 6.8 � Beta 1 on March 4, stable release on April 15 WordPress 6.9 � Beta 1 on June 24, stable release on August 5 WordPress 7.0 � Beta 1 on September 30, stable release on November 11 The Core team has considered year-end festivities and key events like WordCamp Asia and WordCamp Europe when setting these dates. Héctor mentioned, “Although the 6.8 dates aren’t final yet, the . . . [More]

Delivering solutions: Shipping a bespoke plugin to navigate DHL’s global growth

How logistics & shipping giant DHL worked with a partner agency to make a custom WordPress plugin. More than 2 million labels created each year! Re Posted From: Delivering solutions: Shipping a bespoke plugin to navigate DHL’s global growthWoo Commerce . . . [More]

Delivering solutions: Shipping a bespoke plugin to navigate DHL’s global growth

How logistics & shipping giant DHL worked with a partner agency to make a custom WordPress plugin. More than 2 million labels created each year! Re Posted From: Delivering solutions: Shipping a bespoke plugin to navigate DHL’s global growthWoo Commerce . . . [More]

PeepSo Leaves WordPress Plugin Repository

Matt Jaworski, Co-Founder of PeepSo.com, has announced that PeepSo is leaving the WordPress plugin repository. Moving forward, all updates for the plugin will be served directly from PeepSo’s servers. Explaining the decision, Jaworski expressed dissatisfaction with the repository, stating, “We have never been very happy with the WordPress repository, as we found their rules to be convoluted, poorly defined and too open for interpretation � that includes both the Plugin Guidelines and the way the support and review forums are moderated by . . . [More]

PeepSo Leaves WordPress Plugin Repository

Matt Jaworski, Co-Founder of PeepSo.com, has announced that PeepSo is leaving the WordPress plugin repository. Moving forward, all updates for the plugin will be served directly from PeepSo’s servers. Explaining the decision, Jaworski expressed dissatisfaction with the repository, stating, “We have never been very happy with the WordPress repository, as we found their rules to be convoluted, poorly defined and too open for interpretation � that includes both the Plugin Guidelines and the way the support and review forums are moderated by . . . [More]

Ecommerce taxes — Stay ahead of the sales tax maze

Do ecommerce taxes apply to your store? How to know how much, when, & who to pay. What automated sales tax software is best? What you need to know.Re Posted From: Ecommerce taxes — Stay ahead of the sales tax mazeWoo Commerce . . . [More]

Ecommerce taxes — Stay ahead of the sales tax maze

Do ecommerce taxes apply to your store? How to know how much, when, & who to pay. What automated sales tax software is best? What you need to know.Re Posted From: Ecommerce taxes — Stay ahead of the sales tax mazeWoo Commerce . . . [More]

#146 – Fränk Klein on Redesigning WordPress: The Shift to Block-Based Systems

Transcript [00:00:00] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast, which is dedicated to all things, WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case, the shift to block by systems in all parts of WordPress. If you’d like to subscribe to the podcast, you can do that by searching for WP Tavern in your podcast, player of choice. Or by going to wptavern.com/feed/podcast. And you can copy that URL into most podcasts players. If you . . . [More]

#146 – Fränk Klein on Redesigning WordPress: The Shift to Block-Based Systems

Transcript [00:00:00] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast, which is dedicated to all things, WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case, the shift to block by systems in all parts of WordPress. If you’d like to subscribe to the podcast, you can do that by searching for WP Tavern in your podcast, player of choice. Or by going to wptavern.com/feed/podcast. And you can copy that URL into most podcasts players. If you . . . [More]

WP Engine Updates Its Original Legal Complaint Against Automattic and Matt Mullenweg

After Automattic launched the WP Engine Tracker website to monitor the number of websites departing WP Engine hosting, WP Engine updated its ongoing lawsuit against Automattic and its founder, Matt Mullenweg. The revised document with 144 pages, opens with strong accusations: “This is a case about abuse of power, extortion, and greed. The misconduct at issue is especially troubling because it took place within the WordPress open-source software community, which was built on promises of freedom to build, run, change, and redistribute withou . . . [More]

WP Engine Updates Its Original Legal Complaint Against Automattic and Matt Mullenweg

After Automattic launched the WP Engine Tracker website to monitor the number of websites departing WP Engine hosting, WP Engine updated its ongoing lawsuit against Automattic and its founder, Matt Mullenweg. The revised document with 144 pages, opens with strong accusations: “This is a case about abuse of power, extortion, and greed. The misconduct at issue is especially troubling because it took place within the WordPress open-source software community, which was built on promises of freedom to build, run, change, and redistribute withou . . . [More]

WordPress 6.7.1 Scheduled for November 21, 2024, to Fix Bugs in WordPress 6.7

WordPress 6.7, “Rollins,” was released on November 12, 2024, but WordPress.org experienced increased error rates after the release. Several users reported getting 502 “Bad Gateway” errors and the release messing up their websites.  WordPress contributors kept a close eye on the complaints and have decided to release WordPress 6.7.1 on November 21, 2024, to address bugs introduced in version 6.7. WordPress Core Committer Jonathan Desrosiers emphasized the release’s targeted approach, “The goal is to deliver a small handful of . . . [More]

WordPress 6.7.1 Scheduled for November 21, 2024, to Fix Bugs in WordPress 6.7

WordPress 6.7, “Rollins,” was released on November 12, 2024, but WordPress.org experienced increased error rates after the release. Several users reported getting 502 “Bad Gateway” errors and the release messing up their websites.  WordPress contributors kept a close eye on the complaints and have decided to release WordPress 6.7.1 on November 21, 2024, to address bugs introduced in version 6.7. WordPress Core Committer Jonathan Desrosiers emphasized the release’s targeted approach, “The goal is to deliver a small handful of . . . [More]

Discover the World of Gourmet Treats with Lazar’s Chocolate

For over 70 years, Lazar’s Chocolate has been synonymous with handcrafted excellence, offering a delightful array of gourmet chocolates and candies. Rooted in Swiss-style recipes brought to America by founder Grandpa David Lazar, the brand continues to thrive under the guidance of the Lazar family, delivering top-tier quality and exceptional taste. What Makes Lazar’s Chocolate Unique? Handcrafted Excellence: Each chocolate piece is carefully hand-dipped and hand-selected, ensuring the highest quality in every bite. Variety of Offerings: Fr . . . [More]

Discover the World of Gourmet Treats with Lazar’s Chocolate

For over 70 years, Lazar’s Chocolate has been synonymous with handcrafted excellence, offering a delightful array of gourmet chocolates and candies. Rooted in Swiss-style recipes brought to America by founder Grandpa David Lazar, the brand continues to thrive under the guidance of the Lazar family, delivering top-tier quality and exceptional taste. What Makes Lazar’s Chocolate Unique? Handcrafted Excellence: Each chocolate piece is carefully hand-dipped and hand-selected, ensuring the highest quality in every bite. Variety of Offerings: Fr . . . [More]

Lazar’s Chocolate: A Commitment to Exceptional Quality

When it comes to premium chocolates, Lazar’s Chocolate has set a gold standard in craftsmanship and taste. With a family legacy spanning over seven decades, their dedication to quality is evident in every piece of chocolate they produce. Here’s what makes their confections a cut above the rest: Handcrafted Perfection Each chocolate at Lazar’s is carefully hand-dipped and hand-selected by skilled artisans. This meticulous process ensures that every product meets its exacting standards of excellence. From nut patties to buttercrunchs and ca . . . [More]

Lazar’s Chocolate: A Commitment to Exceptional Quality

When it comes to premium chocolates, Lazar’s Chocolate has set a gold standard in craftsmanship and taste. With a family legacy spanning over seven decades, their dedication to quality is evident in every piece of chocolate they produce. Here’s what makes their confections a cut above the rest: Handcrafted Perfection Each chocolate at Lazar’s is carefully hand-dipped and hand-selected by skilled artisans. This meticulous process ensures that every product meets its exacting standards of excellence. From nut patties to buttercrunchs and ca . . . [More]