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# Tools

Articles on various tools for WordPress Developers, like WP-CLI, create-block, create-
block-theme…

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   ## 󠀁[Getting started writing WordPress E2E Tests with Playwright](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2026/05/getting-started-writing-wordpress-e2e-tests-with-playwright/)󠁿
   
 * By [Róbert Mészáros](https://profiles.wordpress.org/meszarosrob/)
 * May 4, 2026
 * [Advanced](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/advanced/), [Tests](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/tests/),
   [Tools](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/tools/)
 * Learn how to set up Playwright for WordPress E2E testing and write tests using
   real-world examples so you have a solid foundation to adapt for your own project.
 * 
   ## 󠀁[What’s new for developers? (April 2026)](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2026/04/whats-new-for-developers-april-2026/)󠁿
   
 * By [Jonathan Bossenger](https://profiles.wordpress.org/psykro/)
 * April 10, 2026
 * [AI](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/ai/), [Plugins](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/plugins/),
   [Themes](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/themes/), [Tools](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/tools/),
   [Updates](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/updates/)
 * Learn about all the new updates coming to WordPress for developers, covering 
   plugins and tools, theme updates, and the new Playground MCP Server.
 * 
   ## 󠀁[What’s new for developers? (March 2026)](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2026/03/whats-new-for-developers-march-2026/)󠁿
   
 * By [Birgit Pauli-Haack](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bph/)
 * March 10, 2026
 * [AI](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/ai/), [Plugins](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/plugins/),
   [Themes](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/themes/), [Tools](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/tools/)
 * WordPress 7.0 RC1 is just around the corner. Catch up on the first wave of Dev
   Notes, Real-time collaboration, new WP-CLI block and ability commands, and all
   the latest Gutenberg updates developers need before the release.
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   ## 󠀁[Streamlining block theme development with WordPress Playground and GitHub](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2026/01/streamlining-block-theme-development-with-wordpress-playground-and-github/)󠁿
   
 * By [Birgit Pauli-Haack](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bph/)
 * January 23, 2026
 * [Playground](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/playground/), [Themes](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/themes/),
   [Tools](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/tools/)
 * Use Playground and the Create Block Theme plugin to move your Site Editor changes
   from database to filesystem, enabling proper GitHub workflows for block theme
   development.
 * 
   ## 󠀁[How to add automated unit tests to your WordPress plugin](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2025/12/how-to-add-automated-unit-tests-to-your-wordpress-plugin/)󠁿
   
 * By [David Perez](https://profiles.wordpress.org/davidperez/)
 * December 16, 2025
 * [Advanced](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/advanced/), [Plugins](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/plugins/),
   [Tools](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/tools/)
 * This tutorial shows WordPress plugin developers how to add automated unit testing
   from setup to GitHub integration. Learn to catch bugs before users do, prevent
   regressions in stable code, and build confidence across different WordPress versions
   and configurations.
 * 
   ## 󠀁[What’s new for developers? (October 2025)](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2025/10/whats-new-for-developers-october-2025/)󠁿
   
 * By [JuanMa Garrido](https://profiles.wordpress.org/juanmaguitar/)
 * October 10, 2025
 * [Playground](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/playground/), [Plugins](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/plugins/),
   [Themes](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/themes/), [Tools](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/tools/),
   [Updates](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/updates/)
 * 21.6, 21.7, and 21.8 Gutenberg releases introduce features that expand WordPress
   capabilities for developers. The Command Palette now extends across the admin,
   the experimental Terms Query block simplifies taxonomy layouts, and Block Visibility
   controls enable conditional display. Notes (formerly Block Comments) mature for
   team collaboration, while content-only editing protects design integrity in client
   handoffs. WordPress…
 * 
   ## 󠀁[Implementing namespaces and coding standards in WordPress plugin development](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2025/09/implementing-namespaces-and-coding-standards-in-wordpress-plugin-development/)󠁿
   
 * By [Troy Chaplin](https://profiles.wordpress.org/areziaal/)
 * September 3, 2025
 * [Plugins](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/plugins/), [Tools](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/tools/)
 * Add namespacing, autoloading, and linting to your multi-block plugin for clean,
   scalable WordPress development.
 * 
   ## 󠀁[What’s new for developers? (April 2025)](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2025/04/whats-new-for-developers-april-2025/)󠁿
   
 * By [Milana Cap](https://profiles.wordpress.org/milana_cap/)
 * April 11, 2025
 * [Blocks](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/blocks/), [Plugins](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/plugins/),
   [Themes](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/themes/), [Tools](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/tools/),
   [Updates](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/updates/)
 * With just a few days away from 6.8 release, it’s good to pause with current projects
   and make sure you catch up on What’s new for developers, April edition.
 * 
   ## 󠀁[What’s new for developers? (March 2025)](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2025/03/whats-new-for-developers-march-2025/)󠁿
   
 * By [Troy Chaplin](https://profiles.wordpress.org/areziaal/)
 * March 20, 2025
 * [Blocks](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/blocks/), [Plugins](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/plugins/),
   [Themes](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/themes/), [Tools](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/tools/),
   [Updates](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/updates/)
 * From major court-side moments to major WordPress milestones, March is a time 
   for big plays and fresh starts. With WordPress 6.8 on the horizon, there’s plenty
   to explore, test, and get ready for—so let’s dive in!
 * 
   ## 󠀁[What’s new for developers? (February 2025)](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2025/02/whats-new-for-developers-february-2025/)󠁿
   
 * By [Troy Chaplin](https://profiles.wordpress.org/areziaal/)
 * February 12, 2025
 * [Blocks](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/blocks/), [Concepts](https://developer.wordpress.org/news/category/concepts/),
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 * February is moving along quickly and WordPress 6.8 is right around the corner.
   Catch up on all the news and activities around the community from the last few
   weeks.

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