Become a WordPress Developer: Unlocking Power With Code
Build custom WordPress websites! Learn PHP, JavaScript, and WordPress theming & API. Create interactive & unique sites. Perfect for web development.
Course Content
Become a WordPress Developer: Unlocking Power With Code is an all-levels Udemy course taught by Brad Schiff. It runs 45h 43m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.7 out of 5 from 26,737 reviews, with 123,780 students enrolled. It is a paid course, last updated April 2025.
Transform your WordPress skills from blogging to powerful web development! This comprehensive course, updated for 2024, takes you beyond the basics and empowers you to build completely custom WordPress-powered sites.
What you'll learn:
- Full Site Editing (FSE) & Block Themes: Master the latest WordPress development techniques with in-depth coverage of Block Themes and the revolutionary FSE.
- Gutenberg Block Type Creation: Learn to design and build your own custom block types, expanding WordPress's capabilities.
- Plugin Development: Develop custom WordPress plugins to extend functionality and create tailored solutions.
- React.js Basics: Gain a foundational understanding of React.js, a key technology for modern web development and WordPress integration.
- Custom MySQL Essentials: Explore the fundamentals of MySQL database management for advanced WordPress development.
- The Interactivity API: Unlock dynamic website features with the powerful Interactivity API.
- WP REST API: Leverage the WordPress REST API to build custom front-end experiences and integrate with external services.
- PHP Fundamentals: Get introduced to PHP, the core language that powers WordPress.
- JavaScript for WordPress: Use JavaScript to create interactive elements and communicate with the WordPress backend in real-time.
- Custom Post Types & Fields: Design and implement custom content structures to meet specific website needs.
- Content Relationships: Learn to connect different content types (e.g., professors and programs) for a more dynamic website.
- User Account Management: Build user registration systems and manage user accounts.
- Real-time CRUD Operations: Develop single-page applications (SPAs) with live data updates.
- Dynamic Content Updates: Implement features like "liking" or "favoriting" content to update data on the fly.
- Website Deployment: Deploy your finished website to a live server and share it with the world.
Hands-on Project:
Throughout the course, you'll build a complete website for a fictional university. This practical project will guide you through every step of the development process, from installation to deployment.
Course Highlights:
- Private Development Environment: Install WordPress on your local machine for safe experimentation.
- Step-by-Step Guidance: Learn through practical examples and clear explanations.
- Experienced Instructor: Benefit from 12 years of experience studying WordPress, PHP, and JavaScript, with a proven track record of teaching to diverse audiences, including Fortune 500 companies.
- Highly Rated: "Brad definitely has some of the best techniques to embed the lesson into your mind... hands down these are the best tutorials I have had the opportunity to view." - Udemy Review
- Focus on Understanding: The course emphasizes understanding the process of web development, not just memorization.
Become a WordPress Developer:
This course is designed for individuals ready to take their WordPress skills to the next level. Gain the skills and knowledge to become a highly sought-after WordPress developer and land a rewarding career. Start building custom websites today!
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