Mastering WordPress Development: Unleash the Power of Custom Websites

Description

Embark on a journey to unleash the full potential of WordPress and take it beyond being “just a blog platform.” This comprehensive course will teach you how to code completely custom WordPress-powered sites, empowering you to become a proficient WordPress developer.

Updated for 2019, this course includes a new 3-part lesson on coding custom block types for the latest “Gutenberg” Block Editor in WordPress.

With over 12 years of experience studying WordPress, PHP, and JavaScript, I’m here to share all my knowledge with you. Together, we’ll build a website for a fictional university, and throughout the process, you’ll learn invaluable skills, including:

1. Installing WordPress on your personal computer for private practice and experimentation.
2. Getting acquainted with the PHP language, which powers WordPress.
3. Setting up a new theme by converting any HTML template into a dynamic WordPress theme.
4. Creating custom post types and custom fields to organize content effectively.
5. Establishing relationships between different content pieces, such as professors and programs.
6. Learning the basics of object-oriented JavaScript for enhanced functionality.
7. Leveraging the WP REST API to interact with WordPress back-end seamlessly.
8. Using JavaScript to communicate with WordPress in real-time.
9. Allowing visitors to sign up for a basic account on our site.
10. Building a “My Notes” feature, a user-specific single-page application with real-time CRUD actions.
11. Enabling users to “like” or “heart” a professor and updating the like count on-the-fly.
12. Deploying our website live on the web for the world to see.

Rest assured, this course is beginner-friendly, and you’ll receive step-by-step guidance throughout. Additionally, you’ll have a private playground copy of WordPress on your computer to practice and solidify your skills.

As an experienced instructor, I’ve conducted training sessions for Fortune 500 companies and have already helped over 17,000 students on Udemy. My teaching approach focuses on understanding the process rather than memorization, ensuring you gain a thorough understanding of website development foundations.

Upon completion of this course, you’ll become highly valuable and relevant to companies seeking WordPress developers. Join me, and let’s dive into the world of WordPress development in one convenient place under one instructor. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your skillset and take your WordPress expertise to the next level.

Who this course is for:

• Developers who want to use WordPress as a true Content Management System and not “just a blog platform.”
• Those looking to learn the PHP and JavaScript languages.
• People who want to learn about the “REST API” which allows us to interact with WordPress data on-the-fly in realtime.
• Anyone interested in custom post types, custom fields, and creating relationships between various content types.