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.

Fabian Kägy, the director of editorial engineering at 10up, shares his journey from a small agency owner in Germany to shaping large-scale WordPress projects. He dives into the evolution of the Gutenberg block editor and the balance between high-stakes client work and open-source contributions. The conversation highlights the challenges of block development, especially in navigation menus, and discusses the potential of the block bindings API. Fabian also expresses optimism for the future of WordPress and the continued progress of Gutenberg.