Jessica Lyschik

Birgit and Jessica discuss the latest default theme, WordPress 6.4, and the last two Gutenberg plugin releases. They also reflect on Wordcamp Germany and share positive feedback for the new WordPress 6.4 and Gutenberg 2024 theme. The chapter explores the issues with the default theme and the release of Gutenberg 16.9, along with new keyboard shortcuts and developer features. They conclude with the release of WordPress 6.4 and the guest's final thoughts.

Jessica Lyschik, a key contributor in Gutenberg discussions, is joined by Birgit Pauli-Haack, an advocate for WordPress development. They delve into the latest updates in Gutenberg 19.0 and 19.1, including a focus on new blocks and user experience enhancements. Accessibility improvements, such as inline image alt text, are discussed. They emphasize the importance of community engagement in refining features and share insights on the upcoming Twenty-Twenty-Five default theme and the Great Block Theme plugin, highlighting the vital role of collaboration in advancing WordPress.

Special guest Jessica Lyschik shares her WordCamp Europe experience and WordPress 6.6 insights. They discuss challenges in redesigning a website, understanding UI components, and block bindings in WordPress. The episode also covers humorous event exchanges, Gutenberg editor enhancements, and retro 6.6 beta 3 release highlights.