WordPress 6.7 Beta, Bubble Goes Native & NoCodeSummit Highlights

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1. WordPress 6.7 release cycle: New features and significant updates.

The official release of WordPress 6.7 is set for November 12th. In the meantime, users can explore the exciting new features through WordPress 6.7 Beta 2. The latest update delivers a more seamless experience, allowing users to build, personalize, and optimize their sites with greater ease than ever before.

Key Features:

• Block Bindings API: A new way to make WordPress blocks more interactive, allowing them to react dynamically to user inputs or changes in real-time. It’s built directly into the platform, removing the need for extra JavaScript libraries or plugins.

• Preview dropdown extensibility: The upgraded Preview dropdown lets you quickly check how your site looks across devices, all within WordPress—no back and forth between tools. It’s a smoother way to catch design inconsistencies before they go live.

• New Write and Design Modes: Allows users to flow between focused writing and creative styling without distraction. Whether you're hammering out text or perfecting layouts, these modes keep everything streamlined so you can work smarter, not harder.

• WordPress Playground: Introduces new features like refreshless deployments and the ability to juggle multiple test sites at once, all saved either in-browser or locally. It’s like having a mini WordPress lab at your fingertips.

In addition to these updates, there’s also HEIC image support, a new split view editor with metabox access, and expanded block styling options like shadows and margins. It also enhances content-only editing and refines workflows for smoother user experiences. To catch everything in detail.

2. Bubble (Bubblecon 2024):

Bubble didn’t just launch native mobile support, they opened the door to richer, more immersive apps with:

• Push notifications

• Offline capabilities

• Native device API access

Now, creators can build mobile experiences that stay connected and functional wherever users are. With smoother navigation and deep linking baked in, Bubble is making mobile development feel effortless.

3. Webflow (Webflow Conf 2024):

Webflow’s new bot prevention feature keeps spam out without breaking a sweat, blocking unwanted form submissions while protecting user data. As part of a sleek, revamped form management system, it brings settings and notifications together, making it easier than ever to manage forms efficiently.

This update ensures smoother workflows and lets creators focus on meaningful interactions instead of dealing with spam headaches. Webflow’s new tools make it feel like spam never existed.

4. Make (September 2024 Updates):

Make rolled out exciting updates, including new apps like LinkedIn Lead Forms and Microsoft Advertising Conversions and over 200 fresh templates to supercharge automation.

They also boosted CRM tools and enhanced security with improved email change processes. These upgrades aim to make workflows smoother and integrations more powerful.

5. Softr (New Integration):

The Notion-Softr partnership makes turning your Notion data into sleek apps like portals or dashboards easy.

With fast publishing, customizable layouts, and smooth workflows, it’s perfect for building anything from internal tools to client dashboards in no time.

6. Xano (nocodesummit):

At NoCodeSummit, Xano unveiled Actions, reusable functions that turbocharge workflows with tools like OpenAI and Salesforce.

They also dropped a certification program and an AI-powered database generator to make building smarter and faster.

Pro Tip of the Week

Webflow’s focus mode

It’s like channeling Will Smith in Focus, you lock in on your design while distractions vanish.

Whether fine-tuning layouts or adjusting animations, it ensures your workflow stays smooth. Get in the zone and design like a pro!

Supercharge your Flutterflow apps with custom functions

FlutterFlow’s team-up with gskinner brings playful, high-energy animations and design elements to your fingertips.

Now you can spice up your app without breaking a sweat—think dazzling visuals with zero hassle, helping developers build dynamic user experiences with minimal effort.

Shopify Assists Entrepreneurs in Turning Side Hustles into Success Stories

Shopify supports side hustlers by sharing heartfelt stories of entrepreneurs who’ve juggled jobs, studies, and personal commitments while growing their businesses.

Entrepreneurs like Madison Stefanis and Domonique Brown show that success doesn’t happen overnight, it’s built one step at a time, with perseverance and the right tools.

Shopify’s platform empowers these journeys, proving that passion can fit into any schedule and that entrepreneurship can grow at your own pace.

Quick Bites

• Bubble: Native Mobile Support with Push Notifications and Offline Magic

• Webflow: Spam-Free Forms with Bot Prevention and Simplified Management

• Make: New Apps, Templates, and CRM Upgrades Powering Automation

• Softr: Turn Notion Data into Sleek, Functional Apps in No Time

• Xano: Reusable Actions and AI Tools for Faster, Smarter Building

• TableSprint: Raises $1M to Accelerate No-Code App Building Revolution

Recap of Nocodesummit 2024

NoCodeSummit 2024 showcased innovations in Tech for Good and Cybersecurity, with highlights like Xano’s reusable Actions and an AI-powered database generator to enhance automation and accessibility.

The event emphasized the expanding role of no-code tools in shaping industries. Don't worry If you missed out on the event! you can catch up here!

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