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  • Screenshot of laptop showing phpMyAdmin of a WordPress database table
    Database, PHP, Plugin Development, Web Development, WordPress

    How to create a custom table in WordPress and why

    Jacob Martella

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    January 15, 2018

    WordPress 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.

    Continue Reading: How to create a custom table in WordPress and why
  • Screenshot of the WordPress theme directory page
    Theme Development, Web Development, WordPress

    Why you should create a theme for the WordPress theme directory

    Jacob Martella

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    January 8, 2018

    If 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.

    Continue Reading: Why you should create a theme for the WordPress theme directory
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    Web Development

    Why I’m choosing to start a YouTube series on web development

    Jacob Martella

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    January 3, 2018

    One 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.

    Continue Reading: Why I’m choosing to start a YouTube series on web development
  • Laptop screen showing code for a custom WP REST API controller
    PHP, Plugin Development, Web Development, WordPress

    A simple guide to adding a WP REST API controller

    Jacob Martella

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    December 22, 2017

    The 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.

    Continue Reading: A simple guide to adding a WP REST API controller
  • Screenshot of the VueJS homepage
    JavaScript, Web Development

    Why I chose to learn with VueJS

    Jacob Martella

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    December 20, 2017

    With 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.

    Continue Reading: Why I chose to learn with VueJS
  • A computer screen showing a block of code with comments
    Web Development, WordPress

    Why you should be commenting your code, even if you’re the only contributor

    Jacob Martella

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    December 11, 2017

    Comments 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.

    Continue Reading: Why you should be commenting your code, even if you’re the only contributor
  • Laptop screen showing code on PHPStorm
    JavaScript, Web Development, WordPress

    Displaying threaded comments with VueJS

    Jacob Martella

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    August 1, 2017

    Displaying comments in a threaded manner is challenging with the WP REST API. But here’s a simple way to do it with VueJS.

    Continue Reading: Displaying threaded comments with VueJS
  • The new Gutenberg editor in WordPress
    Block Editor, Web Development, WordPress

    In defense of the way Gutenberg adds oEmbeds and Shortcodes

    Jacob Martella

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    July 21, 2017

    There’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.

    Continue Reading: In defense of the way Gutenberg adds oEmbeds and Shortcodes
  • The new Gutenberg editor in WordPress
    Block Editor, Web Development, WordPress

    WordPress’ Gutenberg editor looks promising but needs work

    Jacob Martella

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    July 7, 2017

    WordPress’ 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.

    Continue Reading: WordPress’ Gutenberg editor looks promising but needs work
  • Screenshot of the WordPress homepage
    Web Development, WordPress

    Slower WordPress cycle best for moving forward

    Jacob Martella

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    May 19, 2017

    After 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?

    Continue Reading: Slower WordPress cycle best for moving forward
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