Block bindings: Lock editing in fields in editor if meta fields panel is opened. #64738
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I like where it is heading. Thank you for opening this alternative PR. We will have to cross-check with #64570 that adds a new preference for enabling/disabling Block Bindings UI. |
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Flaky tests detected in cc4009d. 🔍 Workflow run URL: https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/actions/runs/10698331292
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I see that preference slightly different because they could be compatible. If we follow this approach, what would we want?
So I guess it is a matter of deciding if we want only the first option or both of them. First option seems enough for me, but I don't have a strong opinion. |
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Apart from that, I like the approach. My main concern is that it solves the issue faced in block bindings but other plugins like this report will still face the same problem when they modify post meta through the store. Additionally, other external sources like ACF, Pods, or WooCommerce will probably need to replicate this logic. |
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I left a couple of small comments. Apart from that, the workflow from Unchecked->Checked feels a bit weird to me, although I don't have an idea for improvement right now.
It'd be great to get feedback from @WordPress/gutenberg-design to check what is the proper way of sharing this "warning".
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I believe this extra wrapper is not needed, right?
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I tried different approaches and forgot to remove it. 😓
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| <p className="edit-post-preferences-modal__custom-fields-confirmation-message"> | ||
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| 'Connected attributes cannot be edited in the block editor while this interface is active.' |
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Should this be something like 'Custom fields connected to block attributes cannot be edited in the block editor while this interface is active.' or something similar?
Technically speaking, users aren't editing the attributes but the custom fields.
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| <p className="edit-post-preferences-modal__custom-fields-confirmation-message"> | ||
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| 'Custom fields connected to block attributes cannot be edited in the block editor while this interface is active.' | ||
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For me, this wording is still hard to follow. How about a phrasing like this: "Enabling this interface will disable inline editing of custom fields."
The reason I say this: The meta fields panel is still part of the block editor too — at least, It appears that way to an end user. With that in mind, I think specifying 'inline editing' as becoming disabled is clearer.
Additionally, we can likely further simplify the message by removing the 'connected to block attributes' detail. Without the meta fields panel, it's only possible to edit custom fields in the editor when they're connected, right? So to me, specifying extra details around connections just makes the message verbose and difficult to understand.
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This is what I see:
The text is so long now that it might be difficult to notice that clicking the reload button is mandatory to activate the setting.
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I share similar concerns regarding the UX here. I'm in favor of simplifying the message or even looking for an alternative approach (but not sure what).
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No change to the message works for me, too. The UI will lock everything as in WordPress 6.5 which will be the clear indicator that it can't be edited inline. One potential enhancement to consider would be showing a prompt to disable Meta Boxes / Custom Fields interface if folks want to use the Attributes in the sidebar. This way, they could reload the page switch between modes. Not the best user experience, but it explains the story well.
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I'm fine removing the message as well. And we can figure out later if it is needed, or if the Attributes panel is a better place, based on feedback.
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What?
Fixes #64217
Following @gziolo proposal, let's try an experiment that locks editing if the meta fields panel is opened.
An alternative to #64505
Why?
Experimenting.
How?
Testing Instructions
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Screen.Recording.2024-08-23.at.12.35.54.mov