Wordpress Web Application Development

Ratnayake, Rakhitha Nimesh

ISBN 10: 1782174397 / ISBN 13: 9781782174394

Published by Packt Publishing, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wordpress Web Application Development
• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782174397
• ISBN 13: 9781782174394
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

Build rapid web applications with cutting-edge technologies using WordPress

About This Book

• Develop rapid web applications using the core features of WordPress
• Explore various workaround techniques to prevent maintenance nightmares by identifying the limitations of WordPress
• A practical guide filled with real-world scenarios that will guide you through how to build modular and scalar applications

Who This Book Is For

This book is intended for WordPress developers and designers who want to develop quality web applications within a limited time frame and for maximum profit. Prior knowledge of basic web development and design is assumed.

What You Will Learn

• Develop extendable plugins with the use of WordPress features in core modules
• Develop pluggable modules to extend the core features of WordPress as independent modules
• Follow WordPress coding standards to develop reusable and maintainable code
• Build and customize themes beyond conventional web layouts
• Explore the power of core database tables and understand the limitations when designing database tables for large applications
• Integrate open source modules into WordPress applications to keep up with the latest open source technologies
• Customize the WordPress admin section and themes to create the look and feel of a typical web application

In Detail

WordPress is one of the most rapidly expanding markets on the Web. Learning how to build complex and scalable web applications will give you the ability and knowledge to step into the future of WordPress.

This book is a practical, scenario-based guide to expanding the power of the WordPress core modules to develop modular and maintainable real-world applications from scratch. This book will consistently emphasize adapting WordPress features into web applications. It will walk you through the advanced usages of existing features such as access controlling, database handling, custom post types, pluggable plugins, routing, translation, caching, and many more while you build the backend of a portfolio management application.

After reading this book, you will have the ability to develop powerful web applications rapidly within limited time frames.

About the Author

Rakhitha Nimesh Ratnayake

Rakhitha Nimesh Ratnayake is a freelance web developer, writer, and an open source enthusiast. He develops premium WordPress plugins for individual clients and the CodeCanyon marketplace. Rakhitha is the creator of www.innovativephp.com, where he writes tutorials on the latest web development and design technologies. He is also a regular contributor to a number of popular websites, such as 1stwebdesigner, the Tuts+ network, and the SitePoint network. Building Impressive Presentations with impress.js was his first book, which was published by Packt Publishing. In his spare time, he likes to watch cricket and spend time with his family. You can visit him online at www.innovativephp.com and follow him on ODesk at http://goo.gl/ykDLnk.