DEV: lIchopbe’chugh ghewmey. (If the bugs don’t bite you.)

Welcome to DEV, your fortnightly battle report from the frontlines of WordPress.

We’ve scouted the newest tools, executed clever dev maneuvers, and flagged the freshest features and community victories. Arm yourself with this intelligence so you can advance your mission with precision and honor.

Stick around to the end to see a behind-the-scenes tech get his moment in the spotlight.

In today’s edition:

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