WordPress Block Development. Learn from Ian's Insights, Building Generate Blocks 2.0

In this episode, we welcome back Ian Svoboda from the Generate Press team to discuss the latest innovations and challenges in WordPress block editing. Dive deep into the advancements made in Generate Blocks 2.0, from enhancing usability with global and local styles to overcoming technical debt. Ian shares how the team navigated limitations within the block editor, their unique solutions, and insights for developers looking to extend WordPress functionalities. Tune in to understand how you can push the boundaries of the WordPress block editor and deliver more powerful, adaptable solutions. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back00:24 Discussing the Block Editor00:48 Introducing the New Product Release02:35 Technical Challenges and Solutions04:04 Global Styles and Local Blocks06:51 Version 2.0: A Major Overhaul12:51 Developer Insights and Advice26:49 Interactivity API and Implementation30:28 Custom Pagination Solutions31:39 Performance Optimization Techniques33:09 Standardizing UI Components38:31 Font Library Feature41:15 Creative Problem Solving with APIs48:55 Guiding Principles in Development52:45 Future Hopes for Core Development54:59 Conclusion and Recommendations