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Chidiebere Chukwudi from Nigeria shares how WordPress landed him his first major client, led him to teach others during national service, and shaped his career as a developer. A new HeroPress essay. https://heropress.com/?p=8462

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WordCamp Europe 2026 takes place June 4–6 in Kraków, Poland. For those attending, the organizers have published a practical travel guide covering transport, accommodation options across different budgets, local food, currency, and what to see in the city. https://wp.me/pgyJ7n-1ck

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WordCamp Europe 2026 is happening in Kraków, and the city's history runs deep. A new post on the WCEU blog introduces 5 symbols that define the city: a fire-breathing dragon, a braided street bread sold since the 14th century, a costumed festival figure, the famous market square pigeons, and the floral folk patterns of the Małopolska region.
https://wp.me/pgyJ7n-1ci

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WordPress 7.0 will introduce real-time collaboration in the block editor, built on an HTTP polling sync provider and CRDT data storage. The March developer roundup also covers new WP-CLI commands, AI provider packages, and the first wave of Dev Notes. https://developer.wordpress.org/news/?p=5940

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Food Banks Mississauga uses WordPress to connect their community with food, support, and volunteer opportunities. The site was designed around real user data and accessibility needs, with clear paths for donating, finding food, and navigating key resources.
https://wp.me/pmwwI-3pG

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Congrats to the WP Composer team on their launch 🎉

A community-funded, open source Composer repository for WordPress plugins and themes, built for speed and modern workflows. Explore WP Composer: https://wp-composer.com/

If you design for the web, WordCamp Asia 2026 has a post worth your time. It outlines why the event is relevant for designers: real production constraints, accessibility, inclusive design at scale, and how to get involved with the WordPress Design Team. The event runs April 9–11 in Mumbai. https://wp.me/pgnY82-2qd

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WordPress 7.0 Beta 5 is available for testing. This beta introduces a Command Palette shortcut in the admin bar, letting logged-in editors open the command palette from anywhere on their site. Install it in a test environment and report what you find. https://wp.me/pZhYe-5fD

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WordPress now runs entirely in your browser. my.WordPress.net gives you a complete, private WordPress environment with no sign-up and no hosting plan needed. Everything stays on your device. You can use it to write, learn, experiment, or build with pre-configured apps like a personal CRM or RSS reader.
https://wp.me/pZhYe-59R

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WordPress 6.9.2 is now available. This security release addresses 10 vulnerabilities, including stored XSS issues, an authorization bypass, and a path traversal fix. Update your sites as soon as possible. https://wordpress.org/news/2026/03/wordpress-6-9-2-release/

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WordPress 7.0 is scheduled for release during Contributor Day at WordCamp Asia 2026 in Mumbai. Release squad members will be there, with sessions on the release process, testing tables, and real opportunities to contribute alongside the team. Not your typical Contributor Day.

👉 https://wp.me/pgnY82-2rx

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Tired of fragile HTML tests that depend on exact attribute order? WordPress 6.9 introduced assertEqualHTML(), a new way to validate HTML by comparing it semantically. This method normalizes the markup, ensuring your tests are resilient to changes!

Read more: https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2026/02/a-better-way-to-test-html-in-wordpress-with-assertequalhtml/

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YouthCamp returns to WordCamp Asia. The free hands-on session brings together participants ages 8 to 15 to build a real webpage using WordPress, working in small groups with facilitator support. The morning closes with a mini showcase where each group presents what they built.

Registration is open now: https://wp.me/pgnY82-2rc

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Discover how Minuzzo brings Italian craftsmanship to life online. Their WordPress-powered site features a curated product catalog, smooth shopping, and elegant design, showcasing the strengths of WordPress for premium brands.

Explore more: https://wordpress.org/showcase/minuzzo/

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Calling all photographers! 📸 Join the WordCamp Europe 2026 team in Kraków from June 4-6. Capture the vibrant moments and be part of an incredible community of creatives. Boost your portfolio while enjoying a dynamic event. Apply now to share your talent!

More info: https://wp.me/pgyJ7n-17L

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Discover how WordPress empowered Edo to take full control of projects, from design to delivery. It transformed his approach, enabling autonomy, strategic thinking, and real client value.

Read more: https://heropress.com/essays/finding-autonomy-through-wordpress/

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WPCampus is hosting an online summit on March 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET, centered on how educators use WordPress in higher education. Topics include student portfolios, digital writing, open pedagogy, and pathways to open source contributions.

Registration is free and open now:
https://wpcampus-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/8617727417684/WN_o__5Xn9MRiqgxGyTCIR4bQ#/registration

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WordPress 7.0 Beta 3 is out and ready for testing. This build includes more than 148 fixes since Beta 2, covering both the Editor and Core. The final release is scheduled for April 9, 2026. You can test it using the WordPress Beta Tester plugin, a direct download, WP-CLI, or WordPress Playground.

Download here: https://wp.me/pZhYe-5ea

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Join us at WordCamp Mukono 2026 on March 13 & 14 at Murs Country Resort. Connect with over 300 WordPress enthusiasts as we explore sustainable growth and build a lasting future. Get involved today!

More info: https://wp.me/p1q228-VxXm

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Join the incredible WordCamp Europe 2026 team as a volunteer! This is your chance to connect, contribute, and be part of an extraordinary community shaping the future of the open web. Enjoy perks like a free ticket and exclusive invites. Apply now!

More details: https://wp.me/pgyJ7n-16P

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