Gutenberg Changelog Gutenberg Changelog 120—WordCamp US, Automattic Telex, Gutenberg 21.4 and 21.5, and the need for more blocks
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Sep 6, 2025 In this engaging discussion, guest Sarah Norris, a developer and designer at Automattic, sheds light on the recent developments in the Gutenberg project. She shares insights from WordCamp US, emphasizing the introduction of new tools like the AI-driven Telex for easier block creation. The conversation explores the enhancements in versions 21.4 and 21.5, focusing on usability improvements and new blocks, such as the accordion and tabs. Norris highlights the community's vital role in shaping these updates and the ongoing need for more customization options.
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Prototype Blocks With Telex
- Try Telex to prototype new Gutenberg blocks using plain English prompts and iterate from the outputs.
- Use the generated ideas as inspiration even if results need refinement.
Hands-On Telex Experiments
- Sarah Norris experimented playfully with Telex to generate images, colors, and block ideas.
- She recommends trying it for fun and to spark creative block concepts.
AI Talk Diversity At WordCamp US
- WordCamp US featured many AI talks showing practical developer and non-developer use cases.
- The sessions reveal AI's broad impact from tooling to experimental medicine and UX thinking.