Mastering WordPress Development
Mastering WordPress development involves a series of steps and logical progressions. Here is a brief guide:
1. Understanding the Basics
- Learn HTML, CSS, and PHP: WordPress is built with PHP, and to understand it deeply, you need to be comfortable with PHP. HTML and CSS knowledge is equally important as they control the look and formatting of your website.
- JavaScript: WordPress uses JavaScript, particularly in its block editor, Gutenberg. So, having a good understanding of JavaScript will give you a broader knowledge about WordPress.
2. Familiarize Yourself with WordPress Core
WordPress Core is the foundation of WordPress. It includes core codebase, default themes, and built-in plugins. You should familiarize yourself with WordPress Codex where you can learn more about ‘The Loop’, template hierarchy, and plugin development.
3. Understand WordPress Themes and Plugins
- Themes: Learn how to create a WordPress theme from scratch. Get an understanding of WordPress’s theme hierarchy, the purpose of key files in a theme, and how to create and customize themes.
- Plugins: Plugins add functionality to the WordPress website. Learn how to develop and deploy plugins. Understand how to use hooks to communicate with WordPress core.
4. Utilize WordPress’ Tools and Community
Familiarize yourself with WordPress’s built-in tools such as Gutenberg, the new block-based editor. Also, become involved in the WordPress community locally or online. The community often shares new tutorials, forums, workshops or development camps. This can lead to collaborations, ideas, and solutions to common problems.
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