New WordPress Playground UI

This video provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the newly redesigned WordPress Playground user interface. The update introduces a streamlined, customizable Dock UI that gives you faster access to essential developer tools with fewer clicks. Throughout the demo, you will see how to leverage the new auto-save functionality to prevent data loss, use the minimal view for clean presentations, and easily manage multiple saved Playgrounds using the new live visual previews. The interface also makes it incredibly simple to start new instances, import projects from GitHub or Zip files, and preview Pull Requests directly from WordPress Core and Gutenberg.

Beyond the layout improvements, the video dives into the powerful built-in development tools available right inside your browser. You will learn how to navigate the drag-and-drop file editor, manage your database, check error logs, and seamlessly switch between PHP and WordPress versions—including historical releases dating back to version 0.7. The walkthrough also covers the quick export options that allow you to download your work, share a link, or push your project to GitHub. Community collaboration is highly valued, and you are encouraged to share your feedback on the Make WordPress Playground blog or in the #playground channel on the Making WordPress Slack.

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