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This course will teach you how to design custom themes, plugins and dynamic features for websites using a combination of front-end and back-end technologies. You will move more than drag-and-drop builders to gain practical experience with PHP, JavaScript, the REST API, custom post kinds, theme creation and other WordPress topics. By the end of the course, you will not only grasp how WordPress works behind the scenes, but you will also be able to create completely custom solutions for yourself or clients.
What You Will Learn
- How WordPress works behind the scenes.
- Setting up a development environment using local servers.
- Writing custom PHP to control theme and plugin behavior.
- Creating dynamic themes from scratch using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Enabling custom post types, taxonomies and meta boxes.
- Building custom plugins and extending WordPress functionality.
- Using the WordPress REST API for dynamic front-end experiences.
- Integrating JavaScript-powered features like live search and custom filters.
- Managing users, roles, forms and permissions.
- Best practices for security, performance and maintainability.
Who Is This Course For?
- Beginner to intermediate developers who want to gain in-depth knowledge of WordPress development.
- PHP or JavaScript developers looking to transition into WordPress.
- Tech entrepreneurs or content creators wanting full control over their website’s features.
Why Take This Course?
While many WordPress courses focus on using visual editors or pre-built templates, this one is designed for individuals who want to start from scratch. Writing real code will teach you how to build high-performance, scalable WordPress sites. The course is project-based, helping you to apply your knowledge instantly through practical examples. By the conclusion, you will have the confidence and technical skills to create personalized WordPress solutions, work professionally with clients and even start your own web development firm.
