Welcome to this week's episode of The WP Week Podcast, where we dive into the heart of WordPress developments and discussions. In today's episode, brought to you by Omnisend, we're unpacking the aftermath of a supply chain attack that's shaken the WordPress community, prompting a mandatory password reset for plugin authors.

But it's not all about security; we've got exciting updates too! WordPress 6.6 is on the horizon, with its first Release Candidate ready for your input. We'll walk you through the field guide, highlighting the developer features and breaking changes that you need to know.

As WordPress 6.6 enters the translation phase, we're calling all polyglots to contribute to making WordPress globally accessible. Plus, we discuss the proposed changes for WordPress 6.7 and the efforts to re-energize inactive meetup groups.

Stay tuned as we explore new features like Section Styles for effortless webpage styling, the innovative WP_Token_Map data structure, and significant updates to the HTML and Interactivity APIs.

We also touch on Google's latest search quality measures and Wordfence's insights into the recent WordPress.org attack.

In business news, partnerships and acquisitions are reshaping the WordPress landscape, while community initiatives like the WP Awards 2024 and WooCommerce's Developer Newsletter promise exciting opportunities for engagement.

Don't miss out on the discussion about Wix's strategies to rival WordPress and the inspiring story of a developer's renewed faith in the platform.

Join us for a comprehensive look at the latest WordPress trends, challenges, and triumphs. It's all happening here on The WP Week Podcast.