A friend recently shared with me this post on Reddit, a reminder that there is often more to the latest WordPress narrative making the rounds:

I opened up the 2024 theme …and the blocks editor kinda blew me away. I’d completely missed all that I guess. Gutenberg was a beta plugin when I quit.

So today I decided to learn how to make the current theme (based on an old underscores setup) ‘blocks ready’. And after 2 hours I was done. The templating syntax is great, and the theme.json stuff is super easy to get to grips with. Also the usability of the blocks editor is miles ahead of Visual Builder or Element or…both of which I detest!

So yeah, I’m actually liking what WordPress is doing. I’m impressed. Whoever came up with the way it’s done deserves a pat on the back. It’s really nice.

To each their own, but I find this validating.

Among vocal criticisms and praises that often echo louder in those spaces we’re most comfortable in—whether social media, forums, code repos, or even blogs—it’s crucial to acknowledge the diversity of experiences and perspectives.

While some face genuine frustrations, others find delightful utility; both experiences are equally valuable to the continued evolution of WordPress. And I’m here for it.

Is there still work to do? Yes, lots.

Want to help? Jump in.