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- WordCamp Gdynia proves that WordPress (and pierogi) are better when shared in two languages.<\/li>\n
- A round-up of smart and useful tools built by your friendly neighborhood clever nerds.<\/li>\n
- Clients and Billing have officially split, bringing more efficient workflows and less emotional baggage to The Hub.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Hot Off The Presses: What\u2019s New?<\/h2>\n
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\nOnce upon a time, before vibe coding, there was Rubber Duck Debugging<\/a>, where we caught the mistakes in our code by explaining it out loud to a lil\u2019 rubber ducky until we realized where we were going wrong. <\/p>\nBecause yeah, whether it\u2019s a bath toy or an AI tool, the truth is that sometimes just talking it through is all you need. <\/p>\n
But don\u2019t forget: the duck is just a placeholder for your own brain. <\/p>\n
You\u2019ve actually been debugging yourself the whole time, so don\u2019t sell yourself short!<\/p>\n
Duck or no duck, we\u2019re back with what\u2019s new in WordPress, so keep reading.<\/p>\n
Ctrl+Alt+Polska: Polish WordCamp Going Bilingual<\/h2>\n
Up until this year, WordCamps in Poland were always hosted exclusively in Polish. But last year, something interesting happened. <\/p>\n
Organizers noticed that in the hallways, at the sponsor tables and over pierogi at lunch, people just\u2026 switched to English. Attendees from outside of Poland were joining in, and the locals seemed happy to switch to English so everyone could be included. So, instead of fighting it, they thought, Huh. What if we actually\u2026 planned for this?<\/em> <\/p>\n
So this year, WordCamp Gdynia is pulling a classic WordPress move: a major version upgrade. They\u2019ll be running two language tracks side by side: one in Polish, one in English, making it the first ever bilingual WordCamp in Poland. <\/p>\n
It\u2019s all about opening doors for more attendees, speakers and sponsors to join the conversation:<\/p>\n
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- Local devs can show off their projects without worrying about how to say \u201cblock editor\u201d in perfect Queen\u2019s English.<\/li>\n
- International speakers can swoop in even if they can\u2019t handle Polish tongue-twisters like chrząszcz brzmi w trzcinie<\/em>.<\/li>\n
- Everyone gets access to voices they wouldn\u2019t usually hear. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The event will kick off in the seaside city on September 26th<\/strong>, lasting three full days. There will be workshops on Friday, a packed conference Saturday, and deep-dive sessions on Sunday, covering everything from UX tips to security to AI to mental health in IT. <\/p>\n
With the bilingual format, the whole thing just leveled up from \u201cregional meetup\u201d to \u201cinternational crossover event.\u201d <\/p>\n
Oh, and there\u2019s a rumor going around that speakers and sponsors will even get to cruise around the port in a pirate ship. Arr\u2026 update ye plugins or I\u2019ll make ye walk the plank! <\/p>\n
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- \ud83d\udc49 Still ticketless? That\u2019s fixable. Grab yours here<\/a> before the event sells out or Duolingo finally sends the owl to break your kneecaps.<\/li>\n
- \ud83d\udc49 Read more about Gdynia\u2019s bilingual glow-up<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Things Clever People Built While We Were Debugging<\/h2>\n
Some brilliant humans build things that make the rest of us go, \u201cWhy didn\u2019t I think of that?\u201d Luckily for us mere mortals, they did<\/em> think of it\u2026 and we get to reap the benefits. <\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what caught our eye recently:<\/p>\n
Pattern Builder<\/strong>
\nBuilding block patterns doesn\u2019t have to feel like assembling IKEA furniture blindfolded. Pattern Builder<\/a> lets you snap together WordPress patterns visually. Copy the PHP or save them straight into your theme. Now your blocks stack like a pro (minus the Allen key frustration).<\/p>\nChangelogWP<\/strong>
\nKeeping track of plugin updates across 54,000+ plugins? I need a nap just thinking about it. Derek Ashauer built ChangelogWP<\/a>, a centralized site for plugin changelogs, notifications, and even premium plugin support. It\u2019s like RSS feeds for your sanity.<\/p>\nDB Reset Pro<\/strong>
\nNeed to reset a WordPress database without touching files or accidentally nuking everything? DB Reset Pro<\/a> gives you a safe, UI-based way to wipe your database, optionally resetting users, uploads, and settings.<\/p>\nPost Calendar<\/strong>
\nOrganize your posts like a pro with Post Calendar by GelForm<\/a>. Calendar view, easy management, and zero existential crises. Finally, your content schedule might look as neat as your desk (or at least, as neat as you pretend<\/em> your desk is when someone is looking).<\/p>\nWordvell<\/strong>
\nWordvell<\/a> is another gem. It\u2019s a tool for exploring, discovering, and playing with WordPress in ways that actually make you look like a wizard in front of clients or coworkers. <\/p>\nBookmark these, because every now and then your workflow just might need a cheat code.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc94 Clients + Stripe Billing: It\u2019s Over (And That\u2019s a Good Thing)<\/h2>\n
For years, Clients and Billing<\/strong> were that couple<\/em>. Always together. Always showing up in The Hub holding hands. If you wanted one, you were stuck with the other. <\/p>\n
But let\u2019s be honest, it wasn\u2019t working. Clients wanted freedom. Billing wanted commitment. And you? You were stuck in the middle, just trying to add someone to The Hub without having to set up a Stripe connection. <\/p>\n
Well, the breakup finally happened. <\/p>\n
Now, you can add clients to The Hub without setting up Stripe billing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
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- Invite clients in, let them see their sites and collaborate freely, no billing setup required.<\/li>\n
- Link clients to websites, domains or pro emails, or give them access to your white-labeled portal.<\/li>\n
- And if\/when billing does come into the picture, it\u2019s on your terms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
So yeah, Clients and Billing have officially uncoupled, and honestly? They\u2019re both thriving. Clients are more approachable, Billing is less clingy, and you finally get to enjoy The Hub without the relationship drama. <\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc49 Read the full breakup note here<\/a><\/p>\n
Mind Bloggling Facts & Stats<\/h2>\n
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- In August, 162 people contributed to WordPress source code using Trac, which was 46 more than the month before! Plus, 37 folks made their very first contribution to WordPress Core. Welcome to the party, y\u2019all! (Source<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- CSS? We love her! When asked, \u201cHow happy are you with the general state of CSS?\u201d the devs who responded to the 2025 State of CSS survey showed a clear upward trend in happiness in recent years. (Source<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- Unfortunately, when it comes to accessibility, we\u2019ve still got a loooong way to go. According to the WebAIM Million 2025 report, 94.8% of home pages had detected WCAG 2 failures. \ud83d\udc80 (Source<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Blogs & Resources You Shouldn\u2019t Miss<\/h2>\n
A massive shout-out to Michelle Frechette and Samah Nasr: Underrepresented in Tech<\/a> was named one of Million Podcasts\u2019 Best 40 Women in Tech Podcasts<\/em><\/a> and Best 100 Diversity and Inclusion Podcasts<\/em>! \ud83c\udf89 <\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how to fix your website<\/a> so color-blind users don\u2019t have to squint like they\u2019re decoding a secret message. <\/p>\n
Wisdom from Patricia Ordo\u00f1ez for women in WordPress<\/a>: \u201cYou just have to do it, even if you don\u2019t think you can or you\u2019re good enough. Your future self is going to thank you for it<\/em>.\u201d <\/p>\n
Think your slide deck is \ud83d\udd25? Got a hot WordPress take that keeps you up at night? The call for speakers at WordCamp Asia is now open<\/a>\u2026 just saying. <\/p>\n
If you ever wanted to reach a Jedi-level understanding of block.json, Ronald Huereca has you covered in this technical deep-dive<\/a> for plugin developers. <\/p>\n
Florian Dee spills the secret sauce: See the WordPress tools<\/a> he uses to keep his ecommerce empire ticking. <\/p>\n
If you\u2019re shipping code without a vulnerability disclosure program, congratulations, you\u2019re living dangerously.<\/a><\/p>\n
Coffee Break Distractions<\/h2>\n
Speaking of rubber ducks, this classic James Veitch bit<\/a> never gets old. <\/p>\n
Tour de France for websites: CSS Wizardry crowns the pro-cycling site that leaves all the others in the dust.<\/a> <\/p>\n
Writing code was never the bottleneck, this was<\/a>. <\/p>\n
From Bavarian oompah bands to online brands \u2013 Sandra Kurze\u2019s WordPress journey<\/a> hits all the right notes. <\/p>\n
All that glitters is\u2026 not good. Tammie Lister writes about the AI Sparkle Paradox.<\/a> <\/p>\n
- CSS? We love her! When asked, \u201cHow happy are you with the general state of CSS?\u201d the devs who responded to the 2025 State of CSS survey showed a clear upward trend in happiness in recent years. (Source<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- In August, 162 people contributed to WordPress source code using Trac, which was 46 more than the month before! Plus, 37 folks made their very first contribution to WordPress Core. Welcome to the party, y\u2019all! (Source<\/a>)<\/li>\n
- \ud83d\udc49 Read more about Gdynia\u2019s bilingual glow-up<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Everyone gets access to voices they wouldn\u2019t usually hear. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n