Gutenberg Changelog Gutenberg Changelog 116 – WordPress 6.8, Source of Truth, Field Guide, Gutenberg 20.5 and 20.6
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Apr 6, 2025 
JC Palmes, Principal Technical Manager at WebDev Studios and co-lead of WordCamp Asia, shares his insights on the latest advancements in WordPress 6.8 and Gutenberg. They discuss speculative loading for faster page performance, new functionalities in image and gallery blocks, and improvements for developers using community tools. Additionally, the conversation highlights the efficiencies of loading block assets and the importance of user feedback in enhancing the overall experience. JC’s experiences at WordCamp Asia also bring a fresh perspective on community engagement.
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JC Palmes on Block Starter Theme
- JC Palmes shared his experience refining the WDS Block Starter Theme (BT) over six months in client projects.
- He highlighted improvements like easier block and pattern generation scripts and a demo site for client previews.
Speculative Loading Boosts Speed
- Speculative loading is a new feature in WordPress 6.8 that preloads likely next URLs for near-instant page loads.
- It operates silently with no extra setup, improving performance simply and effectively.
Use Global Styles Panel
- Use the new global styles panel on the left side in the block editor for easier and centralized style management.
- Adjust typography and color styles through the accessible style book integrated for greater design control.