WPwatercooler: Dev Branch - Monthly WordPress Web Development Talk Show

This month on Dev Branch we will be discussing our approach to spring cleaning, digitally. We explore the world of digital spring cleaning to consolidate and secure digital assets for improved WordPress site management. Dive into the benefits of domain and hosting consolidation, SSL certificate management tools, and the efficient monitoring capabilities of Uptime Kuma. Learn how centralizing website updates and streamlining monitoring can enhance security, manageability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Uptime Kuma (Pikapods) (Yunohost)
• Pikapods
• Uptime Robot
• Simply Static Plugin
• WP2Static

Panel:

• Jason Tucker
• Jason Cosper

Sites:

• https://www.facebook.com/events/1888308011615987
• https://www.linkedin.com/events/7181856349545193472/comments/
• https://wpwatercooler.com/devbranch/ep36-digital-spring-cleaning/

Chapters:

• 00:00 Welcome to DevBranch Digital Spring Cleaning!
• 00:52 The Fun of Discord Communities
• 01:47 Domain Dilemmas and Spring Cleaning Strategies
• 02:40 The SSL Certificate Juggle
• 03:40 Finding the Right Tools for Digital Management
• 05:41 The Journey to Static Sites
• 10:44 Consolidating Digital Assets and Web Hosts
• 13:59 Domain Name Consolidation: A Necessity?
• 21:36 The Shared Hosting Experience
• 24:52 The Perils of Neglected Shared Hosting
• 26:23 Discovering a Hacked Account
• 26:45 The Journey of Account Cleanup
• 27:53 Spring Cleaning Turns into Mitigation
• 28:42 Exploring Old Installs and Security Measures
• 31:44 The Power of WordPress for Content Management
• 36:02 Leveraging Uptime Kuma for SSL and Domain Monitoring
• 41:01 Consolidation and Management of Digital Assets
• 43:38 The Importance of Regular Maintenance and Updates
• 45:24 Utilizing Tools for Efficient Site Management
• 52:40 Wrapping Up: The Value of Community and Engagement

What is WPwatercooler?

WPwatercooler is streamed live and recorded as the self-titled show on the WPwatercooler Network. Our objective with the show since the beginning has been to help people in this industry have a place to hear people, much like themselves, talk about the technologies and methods we all use on a daily basis. We named WPwatercooler to be that, the watercooler that WordPress folks can gather around and participate in the conversation, or just sit back and learn from the discussion. Our listeners and contributors come from all walks of life and all backgrounds. We strive to make this place as welcoming and accessible as we can.

Learn more at https://www.wpwatercooler.com/wpwatercooler

What is Dev Branch?

Dev Branch is streamed live and recorded monthly on the first friday of the month as the developer-focused discussions of the WPwatercooler Network. Dev Branch is released on its own podcast feed and made available live and on-demand in video format on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitch.

Learn more at https://www.wpwatercooler.com/devbranch

On this episode of Dev Branch, titled "Zip It: How Devs Gatekeep the Internet," Jason Tucker, Jason Cosper, and Sé Reed delve into the complex issues surrounding development practices, including the unintended consequences of updates and the broader implications of developer decisions on the WordPress community. They discuss a recent bug in WordPress 6.4.3 related to how macOS and some Linux distributions' zip files are handled, highlighting the challenges of maintaining compatibility and the debates within the developer community about standards, practices, and the ethos of the WordPress project. The episode also touches on the broader tech industry's layoffs and the societal impacts of technological advancements, advocating for a more inclusive and supportive approach towards both development and community engagement.

• https://bakoburrito.org/#donate
• https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/60398

Show Notes can be found: https://wpwatercooler.com/devbranch/ep34-zip-it-how-devs-gatekeep-the-internet/

Panel: Jason Tucker, Jason Cosper, Sé Reed

Related Episodes:

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:38 Celebrating Jason Cosper's Birthday
• 02:16 Supporting Bakersfield Burrito Project
• 03:58 The Tech Industry's Layoffs and Impact
• 06:12 Gatekeeping in Development Decisions
• 08:22 macOS Zip File Bug in WordPress 6.4.3
• 10:51 Developer Debates on Fixing Bugs vs. Standards
• 14:32 The Importance of Supporting Community and Inclusivity
• 22:05 How Gatekeeping Affects WordPress Users
• 29:19 The Role of Hosting Companies in Supporting WordPress Users
• 36:03 Workaround Plugins and Technical Debt
• 39:05 Appreciating Responsive and Respectful Developers
• 43:11 Closing Thoughts

What is WPwatercooler? WPwatercooler is streamed live and recorded as the self-titled show on the WPwatercooler Network. Our objective with the show since the beginning has been to help people in this industry have a place to hear people, much like themselves, talk about the technologies and methods we all use on a daily basis. We named WPwatercooler to be that, the watercooler that WordPress folks can gather around and participate in the conversation, or just sit back and learn from the discussion. Our listeners and contributors come from all walks of life and all backgrounds. We strive to make this place as welcoming and accessible as we can. Learn more at https://www.wpwatercooler.com/wpwatercooler

What is Dev Branch? Dev Branch is streamed live and recorded monthly on the first friday of the month as the developer-focused discussions of the WPwatercooler Network. Dev Branch is released on its own podcast feed and made available live and on-demand in video format on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitch. Learn more at https://www.wpwatercooler.com/devbranch

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The era of PHP5 support is coming to an end, marking a new phase in WordPress development. We’ll discuss how this shift from PHP5 to a minimum PHP7 support will impact both the end-users and the WordPress ecosystem at large. The episode will include the implications for those still using PHP5, and the benefits of the change, including reduced memory usage and improved security. Additionally, we’ll analyze how different hosting services have already been adapting to this new standard. This is a critical episode for anyone running a WordPress site and will provide key insights on managing this substantial transition.

• https://ma.ttias.be/php6-missing-version-number/
• https://www.php.net/supported-versions.php
• https://wordpress.org/about/stats/
• https://yoast.com/developer-blog/notice-increasing-minimum-php-requirement/
• https://wordpress.org/plugins/plu-redux/
• https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/
• https://make.wordpress.org/hosting/test-results/

This month on Dev Branch we're talking with skilled WordPress developer John Pollock about WordPress Plugin boilerplate. What it is, how to use it and what are the alternatives?

https://wpwatercooler.com/devbranch/ep15-wordpress-plugin-boilerplate/

Links

https://github.com/ZeekInteractive/wingspan

https://packagist.org/packages/zeek/wp-utils

https://tailwindui.com/

https://laravel.com/

Panel

Jason Tucker – jasontucker.blog

Steve Zehngut – zeek.com

Jason Cosper – jasoncosper.com

Josh Pollock – joshpress.net

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This week on WPwatercooler’s Dev Branch the crew will be discussing WordPress Plugin development and the process involved in doing so. Coding, testing, submitting, approval, and ultimately being used on WordPress websites.

Jason Cosper recently worked on two WordPress plugins we’ll follow up with the progress he’s done on those.

https://github.com/boogah/plu-redux