Add dual-source blog system with Editor.js integration: - Blog storage supporting repo-based (JSON) and database sources - Admin panel with rich text editor using Editor.js - Public news page with infinite scroll - Individual blog post viewer page - Categories management in admin - Image upload functionality - 4 SEO blog posts about WordPress with PluginCompass promotion - 3 News blog posts about Plugin Compass - API endpoints for CRUD operations - Security and validation for admin operations Closes blog feature request
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359 lines
9.8 KiB
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{
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"id": "roadmap-2026",
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"slug": "roadmap-2026",
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"type": "news",
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"title": "Plugin Compass 2026 Roadmap: What We're Building Next",
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"excerpt": "Take a look at our ambitious plans for 2026 including visual builders, marketplace launch, advanced debugging, multi-site support, and AI-powered maintenance tools.",
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"content": {
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"blocks": [
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "As we kick off 2026, we want to share our vision for the future of Plugin Compass. Our roadmap is ambitious, user-focused, and designed to make custom WordPress development accessible to everyone."
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Q1 2026: Foundation for Growth",
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"level": 2
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Visual Plugin Builder (Beta)",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "While our natural language interface is powerful, we know some users prefer visual tools. In Q1, we'll launch the beta of our drag-and-drop plugin builder. You'll be able to:"
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"Visually design custom post types and fields",
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"Build forms with a drag-and-drop interface",
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"Create admin pages with pre-built components",
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"Wire up workflows with visual connections",
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"Switch between visual and code views"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Advanced Debugging Tools",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "We're building comprehensive debugging capabilities:"
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"Real-time error monitoring in generated plugins",
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"Performance profiling and bottleneck identification",
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"Database query analysis",
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"Visual hooks and filters explorer",
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"Integration with Query Monitor and Debug Bar"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Q2 2026: Collaboration and Community",
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"level": 2
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Plugin Marketplace Launch",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "One of our most requested features is finally arriving. The Plugin Compass Marketplace will allow you to:"
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"Buy and sell custom plugins",
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"Browse plugins by category and industry",
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"View ratings and reviews from the community",
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"Get support directly from plugin creators",
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"Sell plugins with subscription or one-time pricing"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Multi-Site Support",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "For WordPress multisite networks, we'll introduce:"
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"Network-wide plugin deployment",
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"Site-specific customization options",
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"Central management dashboard",
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"Role and capability management across sites",
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"Shared resources and templates"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Q3 2026: Intelligence and Automation",
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"level": 2
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "AI-Powered Maintenance",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Your plugins will become smarter with automatic maintenance:"
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"Automatic WordPress version compatibility updates",
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"Security vulnerability patching",
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"Performance optimization suggestions",
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"Usage analytics and insights",
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"Predictive scaling recommendations"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Version Control Integration",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "For developers who want more control:"
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket integration",
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"Automatic commits on plugin generation",
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"Branch management for plugin versions",
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"Pull request workflows for team collaboration",
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"Rollback to any previous version"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Q4 2026: Enterprise and Scale",
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"level": 2
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Enterprise Features",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "For large organizations and agencies:"
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"SSO (Single Sign-On) integration",
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"Advanced audit logs and compliance reporting",
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"Custom AI model training for specific industries",
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"Dedicated infrastructure options",
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"SLA guarantees and priority support"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "API and Developer Tools",
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"level": 3
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Extending Plugin Compass capabilities:"
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"REST API for programmatic plugin generation",
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"CLI tool for developers",
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"Custom AI training on your codebases",
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"White-label solutions for agencies",
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"Integration with CI/CD pipelines"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Beyond 2026: The Long-Term Vision",
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"level": 2
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Looking further ahead, we're exploring:"
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"Headless WordPress plugin generation",
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"AI-powered migration tools from other platforms",
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"Automatic accessibility compliance (WCAG)",
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"Voice-activated plugin creation",
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"Augmented reality plugin previews",
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"Blockchain and Web3 integrations"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "How We Prioritize",
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"level": 2
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Our roadmap is driven by:"
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"User feedback and feature requests",
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"Market trends and WordPress ecosystem changes",
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"Technical feasibility and resource requirements",
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"Security and performance considerations",
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"Long-term strategic vision"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Get Involved",
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"level": 2
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "We want to hear from you! Help shape our roadmap by:"
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "list",
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"data": {
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"style": "unordered",
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"items": [
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"Submitting feature requests through our feedback portal",
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"Joining our beta testing programs",
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"Participating in community discussions",
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"Sharing your use cases and success stories"
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]
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "header",
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"data": {
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"text": "Conclusion",
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"level": 2
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "2026 is going to be an exciting year for Plugin Compass and our community. We're committed to making custom WordPress development faster, easier, and more accessible than ever before."
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}
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},
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{
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"type": "paragraph",
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"data": {
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"text": "Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we're building the future of WordPress development."
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}
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}
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]
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},
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"author": "Plugin Compass Team",
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"status": "published",
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"featured_image": "",
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"meta_title": "Plugin Compass 2026 Roadmap - Visual Builder, Marketplace, AI Tools",
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"meta_description": "Explore Plugin Compass's ambitious 2026 roadmap including visual builders, marketplace launch, advanced debugging, multi-site support, and AI-powered maintenance.",
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"category": "roadmap",
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"tags": ["roadmap", "2026", "features", "visual builder", "marketplace"],
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"published_at": "2026-01-20T10:00:00Z",
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"updated_at": "2026-01-20T10:00:00Z"
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} |