wp-block-development

Setting up block.json for a Gutenberg block involves defining attributes, supports, and serialization properties. This workflow centralizes best practices to tune block.json, reducing boilerplate and aligning with standard registration processes.

Dynamic rendering in Gutenberg blocks is handled by implementing a render.php file or a render_callback function. This approach manages server-side output and ensures blocks display correctly when content updates occur.

@wordpress/scripts is fully supported for building and testing block plugins. The workflow integrates with wp-env and create-block commands to validate rendering, manage migrations, and deploy blocks efficiently.

Managing deprecated block versions requires defining deprecation paths in your block configuration. This handles serialization changes and ensures older block versions migrate safely without breaking existing content.

register_block_type is required for both static and dynamic Gutenberg blocks. It connects the block.json configuration to the rendering logic, whether you are outputting static HTML or using a dynamic render_callback.

Gutenberg block registration fails after updating block.json when API version configurations or attribute definitions are mismatched. Validating block.json syntax and aligning tooling with @wordpress/scripts resolves these registration errors.