GatherPress

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   Velda

   Apr 29, 2026

   Meeting Notes:

   ### **GatherPress 0.34 Release**

   * Weekend release ready after final testing
   * New event query loop block replaces janky event list block
   * Integrates with advanced query loop block
   * Venue block, online event block, attendance block completed
   * Pattern library planned: 5-10 core patterns per block
   * Enables community development without full block creation
   * WP Credits design student identified as contributor

   ### **Version 0.35 Features**

   * Event calendar block (integrating Carsten’s companion plugin)
   * Recurring events functionality
   * Single event instance with programmatic repetition
   * Avoids database bloat from multiple instances

   ### **WordPress 7.0 Testing**

   * Plugin compatibility testing needed
   * Blueprint setup required for PHP 8.2 \+ WordPress 7.0
   * Block guard typically needs updates per major version

   ### **Community & Promotion**

   * Companion plugin showcase needed on website
   * Podcast outreach strategy (previous 3 appearances \~1 year ago)
   * GatherPress Awesome template plugin available for developers

   ### **Next Steps**

   * Velda: Connect design student for pattern contributions
   * Weekend: Final 0.34 testing and release
   * WordPress 7.0 blueprint testing setup