

634: Fabian Kägy on WordPress, Blocks, and Enterprise Dev
Sep 23, 2024
Fabian Kägy, a Core Contributor and Director of Editorial Engineering at 10up, shares insights on the evolution of WordPress development. He discusses the transition to the block editor and the challenges faced by developers during this shift. The conversation covers the technical details of theme development, including the importance of the theme.json file and customization options. Fabian also explores the rise of block-based themes and the significance of caching and debugging tools in enhancing user experience. His expertise delves deep into the future of WordPress, including the upcoming Twenty Twenty-Five theme.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Intro
00:00 • 4min
Navigating the Gutenberg Transition
03:51 • 8min
Exploring WordPress Theme Development and Customization
11:51 • 3min
Understanding WordPress Blocks
14:24 • 8min
Exploring Caching Layers and Debugging Tools in WordPress
22:43 • 4min
The Evolution of WordPress Themes
26:22 • 8min
Editing PHP in WordPress: Techniques and Tools
34:26 • 7min
Navigating WordPress: Themes and Design Evolution
41:13 • 19min