Open Channels FM WordPress 6.9: From Streamlined Content Creation to Powerful Developer Tools
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Dec 11, 2025 
Birgit Pauli-Haack, a Gutenberg and block-editor expert, shares her insights on the new Notes feature that streamlines editorial reviews, while also highlighting various block enhancements in WordPress 6.9. Krupa Nanda, a QA engineer, emphasizes the importance of edge-case testing and community involvement to enhance release confidence. Together, they discuss developer tools, the versatile Abilities API, and how to improve user experience through features like stretchy text and intuitive block management, all aimed at making WordPress more accessible and powerful.
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Coordinate Clear Availability
- Communicate availability and expectations clearly when working across time zones during a release.
- Use Slack channels and synchronous coordination to keep contributors aligned, says Akshaya Rane.
In-Editor Notes Replace Google Docs
- Notes in WordPress remove the need to move drafts through external tools like Google Docs.
- This streamlines editorial review and keeps conversations directly with the post, says Birgit Pauli-Haack.
Test Beyond The Happy Path
- Test features beyond the happy path and create scenarios that reproduce edge cases.
- Log and raise tickets for unexpected behavior so developers can prioritize fixes, advises Krupa Nanda.