WordPress’s ‘getEntityRecords’ selector greatly assists in fetching data for custom Gutenberg blocks. It requires understanding of parameters like EntityType, Kind, and Query for effective use. Integration of the useSelect and useDispatch hooks ensures real-time data updates and user feedback, though sparse documentation may initially challenge developers. The use of ‘isResolving’ and ‘invalidateResolution’ provides loading states and the ability to refresh data, enhancing user experience. Read More
The component is key for Gutenberg block developers, enabling complex block structures in WordPress. While flexibly allowing item insertion and ordering, it lacks a built-in limit for block quantity. The renderAppender prop, particularly in its ‘false’ setting combined with a block count function, offers a solution, preventing further inserts when a threshold is reached. The provided code snippet demonstrates this solution in action. Read More