WordPress Development: Build Custom Themes and Plugins — PickAClass
⏱ 2h 36m 📚 26 lessons

WordPress Development: Build Custom Themes and Plugins

Master the fundamentals of WordPress development to create custom themes and plugins, building unique and powerful websites for any project.

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About this course

Are you ready to transform your web development skills and build dynamic, custom websites? WordPress powers a significant portion of the internet, and understanding its development ecosystem is a highly sought-after skill. This course will take you from a basic understanding of WordPress to confidently developing your own custom themes and plugins. You'll gain the foundational knowledge to extend WordPress functionality, integrate modern development practices, and craft unique web experiences tailored to specific needs. What you'll learn: Learn the core architecture and development principles of WordPress. Set up a local development environment for WordPress projects. Build custom WordPress themes from the ground up using best practices. Develop custom WordPress plugins to add unique functionality. Implement secure coding practices and performance considerations in your development. Integrate custom blocks and leverage the Block Editor for content creation. Practice debugging and troubleshooting common WordPress development issues. The course begins with essential WordPress concepts and setting up your development environment. You will then progress through the stages of theme and plugin creation, culminating in practical exercises to solidify your understanding of extending WordPress functionality. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior WordPress development experience. No specific prerequisites are required, making it accessible to anyone eager to learn. Begin your journey to becoming a proficient WordPress developer and unlock your potential to create custom web solutions.

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Coursework summary
Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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