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Day 29: Optimizing Block Performance in Gutenberg
Introduction Welcome to Day 29 of the Gutenberg development series! Today, we’ll discuss optimizing block performance to ensure that custom blocks load quickly and efficiently in the WordPress Block Editor and on the front end. Poorly optimized blocks can slow down the editing experience, especially when dealing with complex content. By following best practices and […]
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Day 30: Best Practices for Gutenberg Development
Introduction Welcome to Day 30 of the Gutenberg development series! Over the past 29 days, we’ve explored a wide range of topics, from creating simple blocks to building dynamic templates and optimizing performance. Today, we’ll summarize the best practices you should follow as a Gutenberg developer to ensure that your blocks are efficient, user-friendly, and […]
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Day 28: Building Dynamic Block Templates in Gutenberg
Introduction Welcome to Day 28 of the Gutenberg development series! Today, we’ll dive into dynamic block templates, which allow you to create layouts that adapt based on user input or specific conditions. Dynamic templates make it possible to create interactive content structures, such as user-specific welcome messages, conditionally displayed call-to-action blocks, and more. In this […]
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Day 26: Building Custom Templates in Gutenberg
Introduction Welcome to Day 26 of the Gutenberg development series! Today, we’ll focus on custom templates, which allow you to define the structure of a post or page. By providing predefined templates, you can ensure that specific content layouts are consistent across your website. This is especially useful for custom post types, landing pages, and […]
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Day 25: Building Custom Block Patterns in Gutenberg
Introduction Welcome to Day 25 of the Gutenberg development series! Today, we’ll dive into block patterns, a powerful feature in Gutenberg that allows you to create pre-designed layouts that users can add to their posts and pages with a single click. Block patterns are perfect for building common content layouts like hero sections, testimonials, pricing […]
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Day 24: Styling Blocks with Custom CSS and Properties in Gutenberg
Introduction Welcome to Day 24 of the Gutenberg development series! Today, we’ll focus on custom block styles and CSS custom properties, which allow you to add unique visual styles to your blocks. This can include custom classes, stylesheets, and even dynamic CSS variables that users can adjust through the editor. In this guide, you’ll learn […]
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Day 23: Adding Custom Block Controls in Gutenberg
Introduction Welcome to Day 23 of the Gutenberg development series! Today, we’ll focus on custom block controls, which allow you to add settings and options directly to your custom blocks. These controls can be added to the block’s sidebar or as inline controls in the block toolbar, giving users the ability to customize aspects like […]
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Day 22: Mastering Reusable Blocks in Gutenberg
Introduction Welcome to Day 22 of the Gutenberg development series! Today, we’ll cover reusable blocks, a feature in Gutenberg that allows users to save a block or a group of blocks for reuse across different posts and pages. This feature is particularly useful for creating templates, call-to-action buttons, or any block-based content that you want […]
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Day 21: Building Nested Blocks in Gutenberg
Introduction Welcome to Day 21 of the Gutenberg development series! In today’s article, we’ll cover nested blocks, a powerful feature that allows you to structure content by placing blocks inside other blocks. This is useful for creating complex layouts, such as columns, grids, or grouped content sections where different types of blocks are grouped together […]
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Day 20: Creating Custom Block Variations in Gutenberg
Introduction Welcome to Day 20 of the Gutenberg series! In this article, we’ll explore custom block variations, a powerful feature that allows you to offer multiple predefined styles or presets for a single block. Instead of creating separate blocks for each variation, you can use block variations to provide different visual options or behaviors, making […]
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Day 19: Handling Block Deprecations in Gutenberg
Introduction Welcome to Day 19 of the Gutenberg series! Today, we’ll explore block deprecations—a critical feature in Gutenberg that allows you to update or refactor blocks without breaking previously published content. When you make changes to a block’s structure, attributes, or output, deprecations help manage the transition smoothly. In this guide, you’ll learn how to: […]
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Day 18: Creating Custom Block Transforms in Gutenberg
Introduction Welcome to Day 18 of the Gutenberg development series! In today’s article, we’ll explore custom block transforms, which enable users to convert one block type into another without losing content. This feature is especially useful when users want to change a block’s layout or functionality but retain the core content, like converting a paragraph […]
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Day 17: Creating Server-Side Rendered Blocks in Gutenberg
Introduction Welcome to Day 17 of the Gutenberg series! Today, we’ll cover server-side rendered blocks, which allow you to dynamically fetch and display content from the server, both in the editor and on the front end. Server-side blocks are particularly useful when you need to show real-time data, pull in posts, or display custom data […]
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Day 16: Creating Interactive Blocks in Gutenberg
Introduction Welcome to Day 16 of the Gutenberg development series! Today, we’ll dive into creating interactive blocks in Gutenberg. Interactive blocks allow users to input data, click buttons, or toggle elements, making your content more engaging and dynamic. For example, you might create a block where users can submit a rating, vote in a poll, […]
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