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Sep 26, 2025 The hosts dive into the release of FAIR 1.0, a game changer for WordPress updates with its new package manager. They explore the impacts of FAIR's federated model and the implications for plugin access and authorship. Concerns arise over reviews and how trust could shift with monetization, as seen with Akismet. A lively discussion touches on WordPress's cultural image and its quest to attract the 'cool kids' back into the fold. Tune in for puns, insights, and a deeper understanding of the evolving WordPress landscape!
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FAIR Shipments Signal Real Progress
- The FAIR project released a version 1.0 plugin that lets sites manage updates through a FAIR package manager mirror.
- This represents the first tangible output from FAIR beyond governance and repositories.
Federation Is The Key Value
- FAIR is built as a federated aggregator that can combine multiple repositories into one index.
- Its value grows as more independent repos are added beyond a single WordPress.org mirror.
Mirrors Today, Choices Tomorrow
- Right now the FAIR plugin largely mirrors WordPress.org, but it could diverge by hosting other repos.
- The core question is whether authors will choose alternative repos or keep using WordPress.org.