Learn how to effectively develop, customize, and extend WordPress websites with a strong foundation in key development practices. From creating custom themes and widgets to understanding the WPDB class for secure database interactions, this course gives you the skills to design robust, dynamic websites. As you progress, you will explore crucial topics like AJAX functionality, cron jobs, and customizing the admin interface, all while mastering the WordPress template hierarchy.
Advanced WordPress Development Techniques
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Advanced WordPress Development Techniques
This course is part of Intro to WordPress Development Specialization
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Intermediate level
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8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Learn how to create custom WordPress themes and templates to suit various needs.
Master the WordPress dashboard, WPDB class, and database interactions for dynamic websites.
Develop expertise in customizing both the admin area and the login page for a personalized user experience.
Understand WordPress hooks, cron jobs, and internationalization for building scalable solutions.
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Assessments
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Taught in English
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This course is part of the Intro to WordPress Development Specialization
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There is 1 module in this course
In this module, we will explore the foundational aspects of WordPress development. You’ll learn to customize the admin area, create dynamic pages using templates and the Loop, and set up recurring tasks. By the end, you'll have the skills to build and modify WordPress themes, plugins, and enhance the user experience across the platform.
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