April has proven to not be a month of fools, as WebDevStudios (WDS) continues to keep busy and focused on client projects, as well as giving back to WordPress. We have exciting stuff to tell you about. So, let’s get to it....
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More Ways to Contribute to Five for the Future in 2021
One of my favorite benefits of working at WebDevStudios is the company-sponsored opportunity to contribute to Five for the Future (#5FTF). Once a month, usually the last Friday, the whole company spends the day working on various projects and efforts that give back...
Read More More Ways to Contribute to Five for the Future in 2021Quick Tip: Gutenberg Blocks as JSON
Big Ugly Blobs When WordPress saves Gutenberg blocks to the database, it smashes them together as a string of markup. When you query that via the REST-API or WPGraphQL? You get this big ugly blob of HTML: The screenshot above isn’t that...
Read More Quick Tip: Gutenberg Blocks as JSONQuick Tip: Add Custom Meta Fields to GraphQL
One of WordPress’ greatest strengths, at least in my opinion, is its ability to function as a general-purpose content management system. This is usually done through custom post types and custom meta fields. Putting them onto the website is as easy as...
Read More Quick Tip: Add Custom Meta Fields to GraphQLUsing Constants and Input Fields to Store User Information
One of the advantages of using wp-config.php is how it allows us to add configuration options for our theme or plugin in a central place accessible throughout the entire site or web application; but using wp-config.php assumes a level of technical prowess...
Read More Using Constants and Input Fields to Store User InformationPlan a Website Strategy to Meet Your 2021 Goals
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that your web presence is more valuable than ever. Your website, or better stated, your online real estate that you have full control over, is your best chance at impacting your audience. Simply put, you need...
Read More Plan a Website Strategy to Meet Your 2021 GoalsQuick Tip: Next.js Hello World App – Part 1
This quick tip may seem simple to some, but to many working in a terminal, it isn’t trivial. In Part 1 of this series, “Next.js Hello World App,” I want to focus on the absolute basics like: The Terminal Installing Node Getting...
Read More Quick Tip: Next.js Hello World App – Part 1Former WebDevStudios Team Member Returns
It’s no joke! After leaving WebDevStudios four years ago, Brad Parbs has returned as a Senior Backend Engineer. It’s not unusual for former WebDevStudios (WDS) team members to stay in touch, but it’s especially heartwarming now that one has come back to...
Read More Former WebDevStudios Team Member ReturnsCompany News – March
March is coming to an end, and all kinds of activities are blooming at WebDevStudios (WDS). Our team has been working diligently on a variety of client projects, while still making time for talks, interviews, and Five for the Future (5FTF) contributions. Their...
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