The logic responsible for handling media uploads in WordPress is a complex web of procedural functionality built up over many years. However, the modern web demands that we provide rich media experiences far beyond what much of this logic was originally designed to handle.
In this session, we’ll untangle the process that media files go through from initial upload on their way to becoming full-fledged attachments in WordPress. You’ll not only leave with a better understanding of the exact order in which functions are called, but will see some of the constraints that make media handling challenging.
The session will explore possibilities for how WordPress can modernize its media handling capabilities to support the next generation of media experiences built on top of WordPress.