Interactivity API Prepares for its Official Debut in WordPress 6.5
tl;dr The Interactivity API is merging into WordPress 6.5. It revolutionizes site interactivity by standardizing the development of interactive elements. This makes it easier for developers and enhances user experiences. It enables dynamic interactions like shared data across blocks without reloading pages. This opens up new possibilities for developers, users and businesses alike. It could mark a significant milestone in WordPress’s evolution. Today WordPress contributor Carlos Bravo officially announced the merge of the Interactivity API into Core for WordPress 6.5. Introduced last year, the team behind the Interactivity API has been releasing builds through the Gutenberg plugin in preparation for this pivotal moment. What is the Interactivity API? One of the challenges with interactivity in WordPress right now is that there is no set standard in how developers can approach it. Today, developers pick their tools. They define their approach to integrating with WordPress. They decide on inter-block communication. And, they make choices (and compromises) around frontend performance for every new project they deliver. The Interactivity API aims to solve these problems. It provides developers with an opinionated approach that standardizes building interactive elements. The hope is that this will make it easier to focus on what to build and…
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