May 2017
Beginner to intermediate
536 pages
14h 25m
English
Overview
Step into the growing world of WordPress by learning how to build scalable and maintainable web applications. In "WordPress Web Application Development", you'll explore WordPress as a platform for creating advanced applications beyond traditional websites. This book provides practical guidance and hands-on projects to help you unlock the potential of WordPress.
What this Book will help me do
- Create custom plugins and themes to extend WordPress functionality.
- Leverage WordPress core components to design efficient web applications.
- Ensure best practices in coding standards and maintainable code design.
- Design advanced application backends including membership roles and permissions.
- Integrate open-source tools and libraries into your WordPress projects.
Author(s)
None Ratnayake is an experienced WordPress developer and instructor with a background in building scalable web applications. With years of experience in using WordPress as a framework for advanced web solutions, None combines technical expertise with a clear instructional style, making complex topics accessible to learners.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for WordPress developers who want to advance their skills into web application development. It suits learners with a basic understanding of PHP and WordPress themes or plugins. If you aim to create complex, scalable applications using WordPress features and APIs, this book will guide you there. Individuals looking to master modular and maintainable coding practices will also greatly benefit.
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