PHP For WordPress Development

What you'll gain

Module 1: Introduction to PHP

• PHP Basics: Learn the syntax, variables, data types, and operators in PHP.
• Control Structures: Understand how to use loops and conditional statements to control the flow of your scripts.
• Functions: Discover how to create reusable code with functions, including built-in PHP functions and user-defined functions.
• Working with Forms: Learn to handle user input and form data securely.

Module 2: PHP and MySQL Integration

• Database Basics: Understand the fundamentals of databases and MySQL.
• CRUD Operations: Perform Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations on a MySQL database using PHP.
• Secure Interactions: Learn how to secure your database interactions to prevent SQL injection attacks.

Module 3: Advanced PHP Concepts

• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Dive into classes, objects, inheritance, and polymorphism.
• Error Handling: Learn to manage errors and exceptions gracefully in your PHP scripts.
• File Handling: Understand how to read from and write to files, and manage file uploads.

Module 4: WordPress Theme Development

• Theme Structure: Explore the anatomy of a WordPress theme, including templates, the loop, and functions.php.
• Template Tags and Hooks: Use WordPress template tags and action/filter hooks to customize your theme.
• Enqueuing Scripts and Styles: Learn the proper way to add CSS and JavaScript to your themes.

Module 5: WordPress Plugin Development

• Plugin Fundamentals: Understand what plugins are and how they extend WordPress functionality.
• Creating Your First Plugin: Step-by-step guide to building a simple WordPress plugin.
• Shortcodes and Widgets: Create custom shortcodes and widgets to enhance your site’s functionality.
• Custom Post Types and Taxonomies: Learn to create and manage custom post types and taxonomies.

Module 6: Advanced WordPress Development

• Customizer API: Enable users to customize themes via the WordPress Customizer.
• REST API Integration: Work with the WordPress REST API to create custom endpoints and interact with external applications.
• Security Best Practices: Implement security measures to protect your WordPress site from common vulnerabilities.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize your WordPress site for speed and performance.

Module 7: Project-Based Learning

• Real-World Projects: Apply your knowledge by working on real-world projects, from building a custom theme to developing a complex plugin.
• Code Reviews and Feedback: Receive constructive feedback on your projects to help you improve and refine your coding skills.
• Portfolio Development: Build a portfolio of work to showcase your skills to potential employers or clients.