Contributing code patches to core is exciting because they get scrutinized by some top notch programmers I admire, and if accepted, get used directly in WordPress. I’ve also been testing bugs and other people’s fixes when I can, but creating patches is the most part exciting so far! My first patch was tiny and accepted without a change, most of the rest have been more complex and needed little fine tuning. Along the way I’m learning more about the WordPress core than any normal person needs to know.

Here are some patches I’ve contributed recently:

• #22919 – my first, patch, accepted and committed by nacin. grin:). fixed a javascript type mismatch
• #22606 – ‘select a file’ link doesn’t work from keyboard, accessibility issues – added javascript fix
• #22933 – tabbing out of text edit area went to wrong field, fixed bug in code
• #21334 – fixed accessibility issue with quick edit panel, two possible patches
• #23120 – fixed issue with unclear/no confirmation on widget save/reorder
• #22896 – eliminate possibility of removing bundled jQuery when in Dashboard
• #22917 – user/site count not updating (immediately) after adding/removing user/site(s)

It took me a little bit of time to get the local setup for debugging and coding WordPress core, but mainly because I haven’t done anything quite like that before. Now that everything is set up locally, I can work on fixing bugs or testing fixes quickly and efficiently. When I find a bug I can fix, creating the patch file is as simple as a command line command away, especially as outlined in Mark Jaquith’s Toolbox.

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Since I know all my wordpress sites include jQuery, I use that library to make the call as compact as possible:

CODE:
$(document).ready(function() {
$(“a[href^='http:']“).
not(“[href*='CLIENTDOMAIN.COM']“).
attr(‘target’,'_blank’);
});

what does it do? it finds all links that start with http:, then filters out (not) those links that go to the CLIENTDOMAIN.COM (their domain name), then it sets the ‘target’ attribute to ‘_blank’, linking all external links on the

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Its happened, the internet is dead!

Well, nearly dead anyway – today I was suddenly unable to access Google’s Analytics service around 10:10am MST. At first i thought it was a general failure, but other sites were still working. So I issued a whois command, clearly showing google’s dns has been hacked – at least at my ISP’s DNS server – 216.237.72.66.

whois google.com

Whois Server Version 2.0

Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
for detailed information.

GOOGLE.COM.ZZZZZ.GET.LAID.AT.WWW.SWINGINGCOMMUNITY.COM
GOOGLE.COM.ZZZZZ.DOWNLOAD.MOVIE.ONLINE.ZML2.COM
GOOGLE.COM.ZOMBIED.AND.HACKED.BY.WWW.WEB-HACK.COM
GOOGLE.COM.ZNAET.PRODOMEN.COM
GOOGLE.COM.WORDT.DOOR.VEEL.WHTERS.GEBRUIKT.SERVERTJE.NET
GOOGLE.COM.VN
GOOGLE.COM.UY
GOOGLE.COM.UA
GOOGLE.COM.TW
GOOGLE.COM.TR
GOOGLE.COM.SUCKS.FIND.CRACKZ.WITH.SEARCH.GULLI.COM
GOOGLE.COM.SPROSIUYANDEKSA.RU
GOOGLE.COM.SERVES.PR0N.FOR.ALLIYAH.NET
GOOGLE.COM.SA
GOOGLE.COM.MX
GOOGLE.COM.IS.SHIT.SQUAREBOARDS.COM
GOOGLE.COM.IS.NOT.HOSTED.BY.ACTIVEDOMAINDNS.NET
GOOGLE.COM.IS.HOSTED.ON.PROFITHOSTING.NET
GOOGLE.COM.IS.APPROVED.BY.NUMEA.COM
GOOGLE.COM.HAS.LESS.FREE.PORN.IN.ITS.SEARCH.ENGINE.THAN.SECZY.COM
GOOGLE.COM.DO
GOOGLE.COM.CO
GOOGLE.COM.CN
GOOGLE.COM.CHIQUITASEXY.COM
GOOGLE.COM.BR
GOOGLE.COM.BEYONDWHOIS.COM
GOOGLE.COM.AU
GOOGLE.COM.AR
GOOGLE.COM

To single out one record, look it up with “xxx”, where xxx is one of the
of the records displayed above. If the records are the same, look them up
with “=xxx” to receive a full display for each record.

>>> Last update of whois database: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:17:37 UTC <<<

NOTICE: The expiration date displayed in this record is the date the
registrar’s sponsorship of the domain name registration in the registry is
currently set to expire. This date does not necessarily reflect the expiration
date of the domain name registrant’s agreement with the sponsoring
registrar.  Users may consult the sponsoring registrar’s Whois database to
view the registrar’s reported date of expiration for this registration.

TERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our Whois
database through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and
automated except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or
modify existing registrations; the Data in VeriSign Global Registry
Services’ (“VeriSign”) Whois database is provided by VeriSign for
information purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information
about or related to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not
guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a Whois query, you agree to abide
by the following terms of use: You agree that you may use this Data only
for lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use this Data
to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass
unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail, telephone,
or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes
that apply to VeriSign (or its computer systems). The compilation,
repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly
prohibited without the prior written consent of VeriSign. You agree not to
use electronic processes that are automated and high-volume to access or
query the Whois database except as reasonably necessary to register
domain names or modify existing registrations. VeriSign reserves the right
to restrict your access to the Whois database in its sole discretion to ensure
operational stability.  VeriSign may restrict or terminate your access to the
Whois database for failure to abide by these terms of use. VeriSign
reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.

The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .EDU domains and
Registrars.

This website is a perfect illustration of the power of a modern wordpress website. For example, check out the page that lists Websites by Earthbound – this page incorporates several plugins to provide a beautiful flash slideshow (try the full screen mode), or a gallery view you can browse (try clicking an image to enlarge). Switching between the two views uses a tabbed interface. All these features are implemented using excellent, open source and commercial wordpress plugins. No custom coding was required!

I can only hope for a better FTP client and a revamped interface. What other features do you think Adobe should add to the next release of Dreamweaver?