Steps to become a WordPress Developer

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, goes the Chinese proverb. This is to be true when you want to become a WordPress developer. You have to begin somehow.

In this session, we will discuss the things you need to know, in order to become a WordPress developer. From specific parts of WordPress from a coding perspective, to technologies to acronyms that you need to learn along the way.

We may code. We may not. The important takeaway is that you understand the concepts so you can go on your own and thrive.
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[yacn]

00:09 WordPress powers 40-45% of websites and is beginner-friendly
02:35 There are four types of people working as WordPress developers.
07:29 Developing a logical mindset is key to becoming a successful developer.
09:40 WordPress utilizes HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and SQL for functionality
14:09 Persistence and faith are key to becoming a successful WordPress developer
16:26 Developers should create their own plugins to avoid reliance on third-party plugins
20:14 Limit client access to prevent site breakage
22:20 Understanding the importance of loops in WordPress development.
26:51 Understanding custom post types and taxonomies
29:01 Understanding metadata is crucial for WordPress development.
33:17 Transitioning into JavaScript for more control and flexibility.
35:16 Block editing experience is a huge opportunity for developers and WordPress beginners
39:13 WordPress developer tools enhance code accuracy
41:25 Using WP query to get the image of the most recent post from the post type
46:25 Understanding the difference between taxonomy, category, and tags in WordPress.
48:51 Start with custom theme development

[MbonisiM]

Thank you for the content, me here willing to become a WordPress Developer and Designer