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.