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Word press 4.4 what’s new?
WordPress 4.4, scheduled for release on December 8, 2015, introduces several key features including externally embeddable content, the initial implementation of a REST API, and responsive image insertion to enhance mobile performance. The new wp_comment class improves comment queries, and the Twenty Sixteen theme offers a modern, mobile-first design with custom color options. Developers are encouraged to test the new version on separate test sites or servers before full implementation.
Word press 4.4 what’s new?
- 1. WordPress4.4 What’s new inDecember 2015?
- 2. “We hope toship WordPress 4.4 on Tuesday, December 8, but we need your help to get there.” WordPress 4.4 Release Candidate WeWillDiscuss1.WordPress 4.4 Interesting Features a.Externally Embeddable - like videos, photos, and audio within WP b.Step 1 of 2 REST API Integration c.Responsive Image Insertion d.WP_Comment Class e.Twenty Sixteen Theme 2.WordPress 4.4
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- 4. Externally Embeddable Embed posts withincontent on other sites.
- 5. RESTAPIWithinCore Step1of2 “If you wantto use the API in your plugin or theme you can start doing that by replacing admin- ajax.php stuff, for example. If you’re developing a mobile app or something that uses WordPress data externally you’ll still need to rely on the plugin for help.” WPMU DEV
- 6. ResponsiveImage Insertion Save bandwidth, improve mobileload times, better SEO for mobile (see Mobilegeddon) “There are new functions, filters, and an additional default image size available to help with the creation of responsive images.” WordPress 4.4 Field Guide
- 7. WP_CommentClass Faster page load& interesting comment query options. “Under the hood, comments are now represented by a WP_Comment class and comment queries are now considerably more powerful.” WordPress 4.4 Field Guide
- 8. TwentySixteenTheme New year, newdefault theme Mobile-First “It has custom color options with beautiful default color schemes, a harmonious fluid grid using a mobile-first approach, and impeccable polish in every detail.” WordPress.org
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- 11. Gitmirrorsfor WordPress Test your themesand plugins with WP 4.4 now. Mirror List WP GitHub WP 5 Minute Install
- 12. WordPress BetaTester A plugin foryour test site. WordPress Beta Tester
- 13. Sources WordPress 4.4 FieldGuide WP Beginner WPMU DEV Mobilegeddon Question s?
Editor's Notes
- #3 If the WP 4.4 does not ship today, it will be released this month.
- #5 Within the code, there are ways to customize how these embedded poste will look. Expect new and upadted themes and plugins to offer easy access to these customizations in the near future.
- #6 Integrating WP with web and mobile apps is easier for developers, and will become easier for users after the second step is completed.
- #7 Devices with small screens will load the small version of an image while devices with larger screens will grab the bigger images. This replaces the current method of loading the same size image for all screen sizes and scaling it to fit the screen. In my opinion, this is one of the most important features.
- #8 These query changes will speed the page load times. However, they may be some interesting ways to find what people are talking about in comments. I am still looking for more informaiton about this feature as the new version rolls out.
- #9 The default themes that ship with new versions of WP highlight development best practices and highlight new features of the version update. It is also a very commonly used theme which should be used when troubleshooting your site or plugin.
- #11 Check out the deals at http://lowendbox.com/
- #12 The WordPress Five Minute Install offers a great set of instructions which everyone should learn. This is useful when you restore a backup or setup a test site. I highly recommend that everyone learn the five minute install method and test their backups regularly using this installation method.
- #13 Ideally, you should have a test site running at all times. If you set this up, you can use the Beta Tester plugin to regularly and easily test new versions of WP.
- #14 Feel free to contact me@FrankCJones.com with your questions or comments. For additional information and WP support, join the Triangle WordPress Meetup www.meetup.com/TriangleWordPress/ or visit www.FrankCJones.com.