October 2018
Beginner
300 pages
8h 34m
English
Overview
Dive into WordPress development with this practical guide that takes you from the basics of themes and plugins to crafting highly functional and sustainable websites. With this book, you'll master the WordPress hook-based architecture, extend existing functionality, and ensure the highest standards of security and performance.
What this Book will help me do
- Master the fundamentals of WordPress development, including PHP, HTML, and CSS integration
- Develop custom themes and plugins to extend WordPress capabilities
- Leverage WordPress hooks and filters to customize and optimize behavior
- Utilize WordPress APIs to streamline data processing and management
- Optimize websites for security, responsiveness, and performance
Author(s)
None Ratnayake is an experienced WordPress developer and trainer, with years of experience in building and customizing WordPress websites for a variety of industries. Passionate about simplifying the learning process, None ensures a clear approach to developing practical and robust WordPress solutions.
Who is it for?
This book is designed for web developers and website owners looking to harness the full potential of WordPress for creating custom solutions. Novice developers with basic knowledge of PHP, HTML, and CSS will find the concepts and examples accessible and enlightening. Advanced developers can also benefit from in-depth exploration of WordPress APIs and best practices. If you aim to optimize and elevate your WordPress projects significantly, this book is for you.
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