It's Episode 652 and we have plugins for No More Feeding Spam Emails While Checking Your PHP Vitals, and some WordPress News. It's all coming up on WordPress Plugins A-Z!

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In today’s show, we’re diving deep into the dynamic world of WordPress with a seasoned developer who’s not afraid to shake things up. Robert Devore, the founder of Plugin Pal and a core contributor to WordPress and WooCommerce, joins us to share his 20+ years of expertise in plugin development, security research, and open-source innovation. We’ll explore his journey from cannabis-related plugins to AI-powered tools like Plugin Pal, his controversial takes on WordPress governance, and his vision for decentralized publishing with Stattic. From rapid plugin releases to sparking debates about leadership and community contributions, this episode is brimming with insights for plugin enthusiasts, developers, and WordPress community members alike.