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State of JS 2022 Released
The release of the 2022 state of JavaScript report provides a much-needed insight into the major trends and advancements in the world's leading scripting language. It is no secret that JavaScript plays a pivotal role in powering WordPress. This report shows just how important it is for the continued development of web applications around the globe. The report highlights some of the most popular libraries for frontend and backend development and takes an in-depth look at things such as npm usage, React adoption, and more. As technology surrounding JS continues to evolve, WordPress developers should use this resource and stay up to date on its exciting developments.
Woo Blocks Goes Local
WooCommerce has just released WooCommerce Blocks 9.4.0, adding support for local pickup of WooCommerce store products. This feature will allow WooCommerce customers to select the new local pickup delivery option during checkout without paying additional shipping costs. With WooCommerce Blocks 9.4.0, store owners don't need any specialized setup or plugins to offer a local pickup option; update WooCommerce and WooCommerce Blocks, and you're ready to go! Local pickup has always been a prevalent delivery option, even before the pandemic began. With WooCommerce's continuing commitment to making its platform as straightforward and efficient as possible for store owners, it's no surprise that this feature is being introduced now. WooCommerce continues to make eCommerce easier than ever before!
GitHub CoPilot
With the launch of GitHub Copilot's 'technical preview' in June 2021, new AI-powered technology has entered the programming world. Though some celebrated its potential to act as our code-generating overlords, others dreaded what it could mean for software developers everywhere - likely somewhere between these two extremes lies reality! While Copilot offers a valuable reprieve from monotonous tasks or unit tests and is best utilized with languages high on boilerplate (e.g., Go), generated code must be checked carefully, and consistency may need to be improved with careful validation efforts.
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Release the Kraken Notes!
WordPress developers looking for a reliable way to generate release notes can now take advantage of ReleaseNote.AI. This easy-to-use tool simplifies the entire process, providing everything developers need to publish helpful release notes quickly and accurately. ReleaseNote.AI automatically focuses on the things that matter most, highlighting any changes or updates in an informative way so customers can understand them easily. By incorporating ReleaseNote.AI into their workflow, WordPress plugin and theme developers can get their releases out faster and with greater assurance that their customers are updated on all improvements.
1Password's Growth in Skyrocketing
Security breaches in the online world are commonplace; businesses are doing what they can to protect their data and operations. One of the top options for business owners these days is 1Password for business, especially in light of the security incident with LastPass a few weeks ago. Companies must understand that password protection apps will not negate the need for following best practices like two-factor authentication regardless of the platform used. These additional measures should be taken even more seriously since they are often overlooked by malicious users looking to exploit weaknesses. Ultimately, 1Password for business provides a critical layer of protection while further steps should be taken to ensure optimal safety.
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