Table of contents
API Updates
Preview Options API
This API enhances efficiency of the operation between developers and site owners by allowing the developer to work in sandbox thus aiding in real time viewing of the change.
Registration Templates API
Interactive API enhancements
New Patterns and Block Library Enhancements
Developer-focused Enhancements in WordPress 6.7
Improved Functionality and Customization
Enhanced Error Handling and Customization: A new get_user() function maps to get_user_by(), streamlining user queries.Developers now also have a warning prompt when changing $table_prefix on existing databases, adding an extra layer of security.
Bulk Action Feedback: Bulk actions within the WP admin now offer feedback if no items are selected, enhancing clarity during bulk edits.
Performance and Compatibility Enhancements
Optimized Memory Handling: WP Admin memory limits now adaptively increase to meet default limits, optimizing site stability under heavy admin usage.
MySQL 8.4 Compatibility: Preparing for MySQL 8.4 improves database compatibility, especially as MySQL continues to update.
Extended REST API: REST API search functions now support exact match searches, streamlining the retrieval of specific information.
Accessibility and User Experience Improvements
Accessible Pagination Links and Admin Sidebar: Updated pagination links provide accessible labels for improved navigation by users with assistive technologies. Also, the admin sidebar is more compatible with high-contrast Windows modes, catering to visually impaired users.
Docker Environment Flexibility: Docker environments now support easier overrides in config, making it simpler for developers to tailor their setup.
Script Module Data Passing: A new script module mechanism supports server-to-client data passing, empowering developers to handle interactive data more dynamically.
Interactivity API: As mentioned before, the API now allows the inspection of element attributes within derived state props, providing more granular control over interactivity in themes and plugins.
Media and Image Handling Updates
Automatic WebP and JPEG XL Support: Image handling now includes lossless WebP and JPEG XL formats, enhancing visual quality while keeping file sizes manageable.
HEIC Format Conversion: As covered earlier, HEIC images are converted to web-safe formats, making it easier to work with images captured on iOS devices.
Code Quality and API Consistency
PHP Compliance and WPCS Improvements: Updates to wp_delete_file improve PHP and WordPress Coding Standards (WPCS) compliance.
HTML API Enhancements: The HTML API sees notable updates, including normalization methods and text-node splitting functions, making it easier to handle complex HTML structures within WordPress.
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An Article By: Pradip Timilsina (@sinapradip)