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WP: Must Use Plugins, Email Integration, and Background Processing
Must Use Plugins (MU-Plugins) What Are MU-Plugins? Must Use Plugins, or MU-Plugins, are special types of WordPress plugins that are automatically enabled on your site. Unlike regular plugins that can be activated or deactivated from the WordPress dashboard, MU-Plugins are installed in a specific directory (wp-content/mu-plugins) and run by default on every page load. They…
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Advanced Plugin: DB Schema, Cron API, and Custom DB Tables
In this blog, we will delve into advanced topics in WordPress plugin development. Specifically, we’ll explore how to design and implement a database schema, work with the WordPress Cron API, and create custom database tables. These are crucial skills for developing sophisticated plugins that require complex data management and automation. 1. Database Schema Design in…
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Advance Plugin: AJAX & Rewrites
Understanding AJAX in WordPress AJAX, or Asynchronous JavaScript and XML, is a technology that allows web pages to be updated asynchronously by exchanging data with a web server behind the scenes. This means that parts of a web page can be updated without requiring a full-page refresh, creating a smoother and more interactive user experience.…
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Advanced WordPress Plugin APIs
Rewrite API The Rewrite API enables developers to create and manage custom URL structures and query handling in WordPress. This API is vital for defining new routes, ensuring that URLs are user-friendly and serve specific content or functionalities. Key Functions: This rule maps example.com/custom/something to a custom query variable. Practical Use Cases: 2. Dashboard Widgets…
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Understanding WordPress Transient API and HTTP API
The Transient API The WordPress Transient API is designed for storing temporary data in the database. Unlike regular options that are stored permanently until deleted, transient data automatically expires after a specified time. Key Functions of Transient API: Use Cases: Example: The HTTP API The WordPress HTTP API provides a simple way to send HTTP…
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Understanding Serialization in WordPress: What, Why, and How
Serialization in WordPress is a fundamental concept that plays a crucial role in how data is stored and retrieved from the database. It’s a process that converts complex data types, such as arrays and objects, into a string format that can be easily stored in the database and later retrieved. Let’s dive into what serialization…
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Optimizing WP_Query with Suspense Queries: Boosting Performance
When dealing with large datasets in WordPress, performance can be a critical issue. Using WP_Query is a common method to fetch posts from the database, but optimizing these queries can significantly enhance your site’s efficiency. One advanced technique is using “suspense queries” to improve performance. What Are Suspense Queries? Suspense queries are a concept borrowed…
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WP-CLI & REST: Deep Dive
WP-CLI: More Useful Commands WP-CLI continues to prove itself as an indispensable tool, streamlining complex tasks into simple command-line operations. We’ve covered some essential WP-CLI commands before, but there are a few more gems that can significantly enhance your workflow. 1. Database Management Managing your WordPress database becomes a breeze with WP-CLI. Here are a…
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REST API with WordPress
Custom Post Types with REST API When working with WordPress, custom post types allow you to extend the platform beyond its default content types (posts and pages) to create unique content structures tailored to your needs. The WordPress REST API further extends this flexibility by enabling you to expose custom post types to external applications,…
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REST API & DEBUGGING
Introduction to REST API A REST API (Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface) is a web service that follows the principles of REST architecture, which is an architectural style for designing networked applications. REST APIs enable communication between a client and a server by using HTTP requests to perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations…