Developer tools, software releases, APIs, repositories, languages, and open-source projects explained from official documentation.
WordPress 7.0.3 is a security-focused update addressing multiple vulnerabilities, including a pre-auth reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw on the login screen and privilege escalation issues on multisite networks.
WordPress 7.1, code-named “Mary Lou,” introduces a dedicated media editor, responsive styling tools, and improved accessibility features.
WordPress 7.0, named after Louis Armstrong, introduces a core AI client, a modernized dashboard with a command palette, and new blocks for developers and designers.
GitHub introduces a new ‘Mitigated’ dismissal reason for code scanning alerts, allowing teams to document when external controls manage a vulnerability.
GitHub’s Windows 11 ARM64 hosted runners now include Visual Studio 2026. This guide explains how to adopt the new image and prepare for the upcoming migration that will switch the default image by September 2026.
GitHub has introduced a dedicated workflow path for GitHub Code Quality, separating it from code scanning in Actions usage reports and run history.
GitHub Code Quality now emits audit log entries for enablement and configuration changes. This update introduces three specific events—repo.code_quality_enabled, repo.code_quality_disabled, and repo.code_quality_updated—allowing administrators to track who changed settings and when, which is critical for billing visibility regarding active committers.
GitHub introduces a cloud agent for Microsoft Teams, enabling collaborative coding sessions, async sandbox work, and compliance controls for enterprise teams.
GitHub released CodeQL 2.26.3, introducing source modeling for Vue.js and improvements to GitHub Actions security queries. A breaking change removes the SelfHostedQuery module due to unreliable runner labels.
GitHub has introduced a new Trends tab in the organization-level Code Quality dashboard, allowing teams to visualize changes in open findings over 7, 14, or 30-day periods and identify repositories driving quality improvements or regressions.
GitHub is rolling out a public preview that brings Copilot CLI and app capabilities directly into Slack, introducing shared agent sessions and a new ‘Slack Code’ channel type for focused development.
GitHub has updated the blocked user interface for personal accounts and organizations to improve moderation workflows. The changelog highlights new search, filtering, and audit capabilities.
