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From my understanding, only the code that interacts with the Wordpress method calls would be subject to GPL. You can abstract out the code that is not dependent upon Wordpress and avoid GPL overall. An example of this is using RESTful APIs in a cloud environment, where your logic runs on an entirely different server. Another example is to imagine a plugin that integrates Microsoft Outlook with Wordpress. Would Outloo…
Doesn't every theme call WordPress methods in order to get posts, use widgets, etc?
The crux of this issue seems to be a philosophical debate.
From my understanding, only the code that interacts with the Wordpress method calls would be subject to GPL. You can abstract out the code that is not dependent upon Wordpress and avoid GPL overall. An example of this is using RESTful APIs in a cloud environment, where your logic runs on an entirely different server. Another example is to imagine a plugin that integrates Microsoft Outlook with Wordpress. Would Outloo…
Guys, it's important for you to not frame your opinion solely on this interview. Take a look at Matt's tweets prior to this as well as his comments elsewhere. He's far from a gentleman or patient.