WordPress REST API and AJAX pages and forms - FAST TRACK.

Unlock the power of the WP REST API and build dynamic WordPress websites! This updated course, revised August 2020 based on student feedback, provides a comprehensive, developer-to-developer approach to mastering the REST API for enhanced WordPress functionality.

Learn how to seamlessly access and manipulate WordPress data using AJAX – enabling real-time updates without page reloads. We'll explore the core WP REST API endpoints, covering everything from utilizing built-in functionality to creating custom WP REST API endpoints tailored to your specific needs. You'll gain practical skills to integrate these APIs into your pages and forms.

What you'll learn:

• Understanding the REST API: A clear explanation of what the REST API is and how it works.
• Utilizing Built-in WP REST APIs: Learn to effectively use WordPress's existing REST API endpoints to retrieve and manage data.
• Customizing WP REST API Endpoints: Discover how to add custom fields to existing WP REST API endpoints, extending their capabilities.
• Creating GET Endpoints: Build your own GET requests using the WP REST API to retrieve specific data.
• Building POST Endpoints for Forms: Develop POST endpoints to handle form submissions and data processing.
• WP Nonce Security: Implement secure WP Nonce security tokens to protect your REST API from vulnerabilities and verify token integrity.
• wp_localize_script: Pass PHP values to JavaScript code using wp_localize_script for enhanced front-end functionality.

This course is packed with full code examples and includes template pages you can immediately adapt for your own projects. We'll build a complete site step-by-step, demonstrating how the REST API and AJAX work together in a practical context. I'll guide you through the process as a fellow developer, treating you as a new team member and sharing insights from my own learning journey. Get ready to build powerful, interactive WordPress experiences with the WP REST API!