Redis Object Cache for WordPress
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I’ve just helped release a fully-functional WordPress object cache powered by Redis! You should give it a try.
Technology
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Crowdfunding and Transparency
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Community goodwill can disappear in a second.
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JavaScript and Closures
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One of the first things I look for when reviewing JavaScript code is the proper use (and isolation) of scope.
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WordPress Core Proposal: Data Service
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Rather than pitch a feature that is a must-have within the ecosystem, I want to explain something that would be nice-to-have from a developer perspective.
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Technical Innovation
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I’m always on the lookout for cool new technology. Sometimes, I find it in the most unexpected of places.
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Dynamic CDN: PHP and Checksums
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The general gist of Dynamic CDN is to scan page content before returning it to the browser and dynamically replace locally-hosted assets (images, scripts, styles, etc) with their CDN-hosted equivalents. The trick is returning consistent CDN urls for hosted assets – the plugin uses PHP to generate a checksum for asset references so it can…
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Avoid Abstraction Layers if You Can
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I like abstraction layers because they make life easier for developers. I dislike abstraction layers because they raise issues for new developers who have yet to master them.
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WordPress and Shadow Taxonomies
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Abstractions build false confidence for new developers – so I’m going to show you how to build a post-to-post relationship system in WordPress from scratch.
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WordPress Core Proposal: Portability
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This is less a proposal for a new feature, and more a discussion about a drastically lacking capability in WordPress: It’s not portable.
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Magic of Collaboration
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I’m super excited to announce that I’m using 10up’s newest product – PushUp – on this site. If you’re visiting on Safari you’ve already see the popup asking for permission to notify you.