Part 2: A real-world use case: custom meta + block bindings + variations + usage in templates

[justintadlock]

This is part 2 of a series. The ticket for part 1 is here: #238

Discussed in #231

^{Originally posted by justintadlock March 1, 2024}
In #222 and #225, I introduced the Block Bindings API. But I should stress that these were merely very basic introductory posts on a vast subject that will empower developers to do some really powerful things with WordPress 6.5+.

With the introduction out of the way, it's time to showcase what folks can really do with this API in more of a real-world use case. I still need to map out the full plan for this, but my general idea is this:

• Developer is building a site that is slightly more complex than a regular blog. Book review website?
• Requires custom post meta for data (e.g., rating, ISBN number, etc.).
• Uses a custom Editor Plugin to add fields for entering metadata in the post sidebar.
• Needs a custom post template for different structure.
• Needs a custom archive template with custom Query Loop variation.
• Uses the Block Bindings API to render post metadata.
• Needs the Block Variations API for inserting blocks that are bound to post meta.
• Could use some patterns for use in the theme and by the user with the Block Bindings already in place.
• It could also showcase Block Locking to control what the user can change.

Essentially, this post (maybe even series) could touch on a lot of features in WordPress and show how developers could bring them together from Point A to Point B.

[justintadlock]

This post is currently in progress. The Google Doc is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F4NX0Ort3NFv8k80-4y80gIg33kbyyK8icVEuIi9mwA/edit?usp=sharing

[justintadlock]

The first draft of this post is now complete and ready for review: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F4NX0Ort3NFv8k80-4y80gIg33kbyyK8icVEuIi9mwA/edit?usp=sharing

[ndiego]

I just completed a review @justintadlock and added a few comments. Looks great!

[justintadlock]

Went through both reviews from @ndiego and @bph. I'll do a final pass and cleanup tomorrow, June 6, before publishing.

[justintadlock]

Social copy:

Learn how to combine custom fields with the Query Loop block, patterns, and templates in this tutorial on the Developer Blog:

https://developer.wordpress.org/news/2024/06/06/building-a-book-review-site-with-block-bindings-part-2-queries-patterns-and-templates/

[bph]

social scheduled for 7/22