Choosing and Updating Plugins Without Getting Owned
Most WordPress compromises start with a plugin, not core. Here is how to vet what you install, update on a schedule that catches problems early, and avoid the shortcut that causes the most damage.
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Updating PHP Without Breaking WordPress: A Checklist
A step by step process for moving to a newer PHP version without downtime, covering compatibility scans, staging tests, the deprecation warnings you can safely ignore, and the rollback plan you hope you never need.