[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #42467: CodeMirror description in About Page String

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#42467: CodeMirror description in About Page String
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 Reporter:  atachibana   |      Owner:
     Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal       |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  General      |    Version:  4.9
 Severity:  normal       |   Keywords:
  Focuses:               |
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 Beloow sentence is from wp-admin/about.php

 ''We’ve introduced a new code editing library, CodeMirror, for use
 within core. Use it to improve any code writing or editing experiences
 within your plugins, like CSS or JavaScript include fields.''

 I think there are 2 issues:

 1. Unclear sentence 'like CSS or JavaScript include fields'

 This is about using CodeMirror for input fields. Input fields that are
 used to edit CSS, JavaScript, or similar.
 But it is a bit hard to read.

 2. Conflict message with other feature

 In Version 4.9, We introduced Warning prompt against direct edit of
 themes/plugins, but above sentence sounds we are recommending direct edit
 of CSS or JavaScript of Plugins.
 I think We should use HTML widget as an example of CodeMirror.

 fyi. Below is the feature text of 'Warning: Potential Danger Ahead!' in
 about.php.

 ''When you edit themes and plugins directly, WordPress 4.9 will politely
 warn you that this is a dangerous practice. It will recommend that you
 backup your files before saving, so they don’t get overwritten by
 the next update. Take the safe route: your future self will thank you.
 Your team and customers will thank you.''

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