Tag: Web Development
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How to create a custom table in WordPress and why
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Continue Reading: How to create a custom table in WordPress and whyWordPress comes with a number of basic tables created in your site’s database. But sometimes those tables aren’t quite enough. And sometimes a custom table is needed.
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Why you should create a theme for the WordPress theme directory
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Continue Reading: Why you should create a theme for the WordPress theme directoryIf you have a goal of getting better at web development, there’s no better way to accomplish that by creating a WordPress theme for the directory.
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Why I’m choosing to start a YouTube series on web development
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Continue Reading: Why I’m choosing to start a YouTube series on web developmentOne of my New Year’s resolutions is to start a YouTube series on web development. It’s time for me to get better at public speaking and to teach those who are in the same spot I was a couple of years ago. So I hope you’re ready to learn.
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A simple guide to adding a WP REST API controller
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Continue Reading: A simple guide to adding a WP REST API controllerThe WP REST API is still a hot item in WordPress core. And this tutorial will show you how easy it is to make your own REST API endpoint for your plugin and custom data.
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Why I chose to learn with VueJS
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Continue Reading: Why I chose to learn with VueJSWith JavaScript frameworks all the rage these days, I decided it was time to learn how they work. And what I learned is that VueJS is the easiest framework to learn.
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Why you should be commenting your code, even if you’re the only contributor
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Continue Reading: Why you should be commenting your code, even if you’re the only contributorComments in code can be a lifesaver. But if you’re working on a solo project, you might feel the pull to not comment your code. You would be wrong.
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Displaying threaded comments with VueJS
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Continue Reading: Displaying threaded comments with VueJSDisplaying comments in a threaded manner is challenging with the WP REST API. But here’s a simple way to do it with VueJS.
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In defense of the way Gutenberg adds oEmbeds and Shortcodes
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Continue Reading: In defense of the way Gutenberg adds oEmbeds and ShortcodesThere’s much debate about the Gutenberg editor, especially around these custom blocks which will replace oEmbeds and shortcodes. But it’s not as bad as it might seem.
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WordPress’ Gutenberg editor looks promising but needs work
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Continue Reading: WordPress’ Gutenberg editor looks promising but needs workWordPress’ eventual new post editor, Gutenberg, became available as a feature plugin two weeks ago. It certainly has it’s flaws but I think it has a lot of potential.
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Slower WordPress cycle best for moving forward
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Continue Reading: Slower WordPress cycle best for moving forwardAfter WordPress 4.7 dropped in December, Matt Mullenweg announced that he would be taking over and core wouldn’t have a strict timeline for major releases. Now as 4.8 is about to drop, is this slower development cycle worth it?