WordPress Playground now has an official MCP server via the new @wp-playground/mcp package. One command connects Claude Code or Gemini CLI to a local Playground instance for file access, PHP execution, and site management. https://developer.wordpress.org/news/?p=6028
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The WordCamp Europe 2026 podcast series goes behind the scenes of the speaker selection process. Episode 5 covers how a small volunteer team reviewed over 400 applications, what they look for, and how new speakers can build toward the main stage. https://wp.me/pgyJ7n-1Eu
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The WordCamp Europe 2026 schedule is now live. You can browse 60+ sessions and workshops across multiple tracks covering WordPress, accessibility, AI, and more. The event runs June 4–6 in Kraków, Poland. If you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet, now is a good time. https://wp.me/pgyJ7n-1OR
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@wordpress/build is a new build tool for WordPress plugins that replaces webpack and Babel with esbuild, auto-generates PHP script registration, and requires zero config. It already powers all 100+ Gutenberg packages. The API is still being shaped, and your feedback is welcome. https://developer.wordpress.org/news/?p=5992
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Sudha Murty, author, educator, and co-founder of the Infosys Foundation, runs her official site on WordPress. It brings together her literary work, public talks, interviews, and philanthropic initiatives in one place. You can see it in the WordPress Showcase. https://wp.me/pmwwI-3ql
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Built on WordPress, data.blog explores analytics, experimentation, and the role data plays in shaping products at scale. With writing from data scientists and engineers, the site makes complex ideas more accessible to a wide range of readers. https://wp.me/pmwwI-3pX
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Ray Mitchell wanted to be a commercial artist in eighth grade. Decades later, WordPress gave him exactly that career. His HeroPress essay traces the path from hand-coded HTML to running a digital marketing agency. https://heropress.com/?p=8545
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🙌 Thank you, #WCAsia speakers! The presentations and workshops were packed with many insights and inspiration. Your knowledge and enthusiasm have left a lasting impact on the WordPress community. 💙
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Each #WordCamp relies on the support and generosity of its sponsors. If you haven’t already, get to know the #WCAsia sponsors by visiting their booths, exploring their offerings, and learning how they contribute to the #WordPress ecosystem. https://asia.wordcamp.org/2026/sponsors/
What’s been your favorite moment from #WCAsia so far? Share your highlights as we gear up for the final sessions of the day.
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