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WordPress.org Releases Plans For Customization In 2017
In his annual State of the Word, Matt Mullenweg laid out the release plan for WordPress in 2017. There will no longer be a strict release schedule, instead, updates will be announced only when they are completely ready. The editor will get a facelift, making it easier to create content. But perhaps the feature with the most buzz around it is the customizer.
WordCamp Europe 2017 to Experiment with Sponsors Workshops
WordCamp Europe 2017 opened its call for sponsors at the end of 2016. The organizing team is embracing the challenge of delivering value to sponsors with workshops for those purchasing the two highest sponsorship levels.
Local by Flywheel: An Excellent Tool for Local WordPress Development
Local test sites are a boon when it comes to WordPress development. They enable you to tinker with new features, plugins, and themes without fear of breaking anything – which is fantastic! Their only downside is that they can be a pain to set up, regardless of your operating system.
Local by Flywheel solves this problem neatly for Mac users (and soon for Windows as well).
