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See all- Developer Hours: Alternatives to Custom Meta Boxes in the Block EditorLink visible for attendees
Custom meta boxes have been a common tool used by plugin and theme developers to add additional functionality to posts and pages in WordPress. While meta boxes are supported in the Block Editor, they are considered a “legacy” tool and do not provide an ideal user experience. There are also a number of technical downsides to meta boxes, and developers are encouraged to migrate to alternatives.
In this session, we will explore the current options available for custom plugin and theme settings in the Block Editor and how you can manage metadata using React and native WordPress components. You will learn how to:
- Use slots to add custom panels in the Settings Sidebar
- Implement a modal for additional settings
- Fetch and save post metadata using JavaScript
- Connect post metadata to blocks
At the end of the session, we’ll have an open discussion about blockers that have prevented developers from migrating away from meta boxes and possible solutions. If you are currently using meta boxes in your work or are interested in building custom user interfaces in the Block Editor, this session is for you!
Meetup Information
- Where: Zoom (Link will be visible after RSVP)
- Level: Intermediate
- Language: English with live Zoom transcription
- How to facilitate Online Workshop for the WordPress Training TeamLink visible for attendees
Learn.WordPress.org (Learn WordPress) is the WordPress project's official learning platform. There, you'll find hundreds of WordPress-related education resources, including live Online Workshops conducted every week!
Online Workshops are free interactive learning sessions that anyone can attend. These are conducted by vetted facilitators, who are often assisted by vetted co-hosts. Anyone can apply to facilitate or co-host an Online Workshop and the WordPress Training Team is excited to help you get involved!
If you're interested in facilitating or co-hosting Online Workshops for the WordPress Training Team, then this workshop is for you! Come join Ben as he walks through the process of facilitating and co-hosting an Online Workshop. You'll get an overview of the vetting process, and also a behind-the-scenes view into how facilitators and co-hosts prepare for an Online Workshop. We look forward to seeing you there!
Participants will get the most out of this Online Workshop if they have:
- Created a Make WordPress Slack account
- Created a GitHub account
- Completed the Training Team's onboarding program
The same session will be hosted at an additional time for attendees in Americas/Oceania here: How to facilitate Online Workshop for the WordPress Training Team