Gatsby Source Wordpress Experimental

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The upcoming v4 of gatsby-source-wordpress, currently in beta

Overview

The latest release of the gatsby-source-wordpress plugin marks a significant upgrade for developers seeking seamless integration between Gatsby and WordPress. Now under the Gatsby monorepo, this plugin promises increased stability and better performance, building upon the invaluable feedback from beta and alpha testers. With enhanced features that prioritize both developer and content creator experience, this version invites users to explore its capabilities for more efficient site builds.

This plugin is designed to merge the WPGraphQL schema with Gatsby's schema and Node model, enabling effective caching of WordPress data. This results in faster incremental builds and CMS previews that work more smoothly than ever before. Whether you're a developer looking to streamline your workflow or a content creator wanting a reliable platform, this new version promises to meet your needs impeccably.

Features

  • Stable Release: The plugin is now a stable release, offering much greater reliability than its previous versions.
  • Efficient Caching: Merges WPGraphQL schema with Gatsby schema for faster data caching, enhancing site performance.
  • Incremental Builds: Supports efficient incremental builds, allowing updates to be reflected quickly without complete site rebuilds.
  • CMS Previews: Facilitates smooth CMS previews, providing an ideal environment for content creators to visualize changes before going live.
  • Developer Focused: Designed with both developers and content creators in mind, offering a user-friendly experience and robust functionality.
  • Ongoing Support: Continuous fixing of issues from the experimental version demonstrates commitment to community feedback and support.
  • Documentation & Tutorials: Comprehensive documentation and tutorial resources to help users get started and optimize their experience.
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