WordPress Coding 101 - Learn the basics in 3 hours

Description

Dive into the world of WordPress development with our 3-hour intensive workshop, “WordPress Coding 101.” Whether you’re a budding developer, a blogger looking to expand your technical horizons, or simply a curious mind, this event will equip you with the foundational knowledge to start your journey in WordPress coding.

What You’ll Learn:
– Introduction to WordPress Architecture: Get familiar with the structure and components of a WordPress website.
– Themes and Plugins: Discover the difference between themes and plugins, and learn the basics of creating and modifying them.
– PHP for WordPress: Understand the core language of WordPress and how to use PHP to modify the functionality of your website.
– WordPress Hooks: Delve into actions and filters, the pivot points that allow developers to customize WordPress.
– Best Practices: Equip yourself with the key principles of coding for WordPress to ensure your projects are secure, scalable, and maintainable.

Requirements:
– A laptop with a local or online installation of WordPress. (Instructions will be sent to attendees prior to the event.)
– Basic computer literacy.
– A passion for learning!

Goals

- Education: Equip participants with fundamental WordPress coding knowledge.
- Engagement: Foster hands-on participation and in-depth Q&A sessions.
- Networking: Facilitate connections between budding developers and experienced WordPress professionals.
- Skill Building: Enable attendees to confidently modify their own WordPress sites post-event.
- Feedback Collection: Gather input for future training improvements and advanced sessions.
- Resource Distribution: Share essential tools, plugins, and resources for WordPress development.
- Community Building: Strengthen the local WordPress community through shared learning experiences.