This post follows up on the tech tip I recorded for Episode 281 of the Just the Books podcast.
This week, Version 3.5 of WordPress was released. To receive notices of all updates and upgrades of WordPress you can follow them on twitter, facebook, or sign up for email alerts.
Three things you must do before you upgrade WordPress
- Backup.
- Check out the master list before you upgrade.
- Review your backup. Make sure it is complete and not corrupted.
Resources for WordPress Upgrade information
- Release Notes. There is a summary highlight of key features at the top and additional detail as you read on.
- Sucuri Blog
- Everything WPCandy knows about the new version
- TechnoSailor’s 10 things you need to know
- Lorelle on Changes to the Media Manager
- Finally, Trac for the WordPress release. This is technical and not for the faint of heart or new-to-code.
If something does go wrong, please don’t panic. There are simple steps to take to if an update goes awry.