A tutorial about the highlights of the browser and focus modes of the Navigation Block

[bph]

Discussed in #137

^{Originally posted by tinjure20 June 23, 2023}
Since my first contribution just got published, I have begun playing around with a few new features that are anticipated to be included in the WordPress 6.3 release.

There has been significant progress on the Navigation Block recently. I have been looking at a few features, such as browser mode (#50396), focus mode (#39286), and related features of the Nav block. Even though I have not yet thoroughly researched all the related GitHub tickets, I wanted to put the idea out there early for discussion to see if it would be a good topic for a tutorial.

The workflow will become more detailed as the Nav Block enters 6.3 Beta and its dev notes draft is available. If the topic is approved during the upcoming meeting and assigned to me, I hope to complete the first draft for review around the 6.3 release date.

Resources

• Navigation on Browse Mode #50396
• Add focus mode for Navigation Menus #39286
• Navigation on Browse Mode #50396
• Site Editor: Add Library for Template Parts & Patterns Management #51078
• Navigation 6.3 Priorities
• Dev Notes tracking issue for WordPress 6.3

[bph]

Ganesh @tinjure20, the Editorial Group approved your topic suggestion. Please comment on this issue so it can be assigned to you.

[tinjure20]

@bph I totally agree with @OGlekler. The Navigation block is the most complicated block, and so is the topic complicated. I suggested the topic not because I am an expert, but because I wanted to challenge myself to learn more and then share it with others. I am hoping for a lot of guidance/advice throughout the process. Also, I also fully agree with her suggestions regarding the title modification and limiting its scope to features that are only landing into 6.3.

[getdave]

I have made a video covering a lot of changes to Navigation in WordPress 6.3 if that's helpful at all?

As one of the regular contributors to the Navigation aspect of the editor I'm also happy to help/advise here as required.

[tinjure20]

Hi @getdave. I've already watched your informative video a few times. Very helpful indeed! I appreciate your offer of help/advise, which I was already considering reaching out to you when my draft is ready to share.

I am still juggling other things, but I'm looking forward to putting my notes together, soon. I would like to consult with you before sharing the outline/draft with others. Would you mind if I contact you by Slack DM?

[getdave]

You are welcome and that is fine. Feel free to reach out. I do have some vacation coming up so (just in case) if you drop your questions in the dedicated Core Slack channel for Navigation someone will be able to assist you 🙇

[bph]

Glad you two connected @getdave and @tinjure20 :-)

Just be aware that the YouTube video can't be linked from the WordPress Developer Blog due to the external link policy for documentation that was adopted.

Ganesh, please let me know how I can assist you getting started on your next blog post. I almost would suggest to wait until the documentation team finishes the End-User Documentation, but it seems they are looking for contributors to help with writing it.

Call for volunteers to help with 6.3 end-user documentation

[getdave]

Just be aware that the YouTube video can't be linked from the WordPress Developer Blog due to the external link policy for documentation that was adopted.

Interesting I didn't know that. I can reprise a variant for the Learn WP video site if that helps?