The Professional WordPress Developer Bootcamp: Theme, Plugin

About this course

Course DescriptionMaster the fundamentals of modern WordPress development and become a professional developer. Go beyond simple site building to learn PHP, The Loop, the Template Hierarchy, custom Post Types, Gutenberg Block development, and secure plugin creation. This course provides the code-first, architectural knowledge required to build and maintain complex, high-performance WordPress sites for clients.Full Description (For Curriculum Page)This comprehensive bootcamp is designed for intermediate users who want to transition from theme customization to writing secure, scalable PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for the WordPress platform. By the end of this course, you will possess the specialized skills necessary to build custom themes from scratch, develop proprietary plugins, and confidently contribute to complex WordPress projects.What You Will Master:Core Architecture & Setup: Deep dive into the WordPress file structure, configuration (wp-config.php), and essential database interaction ($wpdb).Theme Development: Build a fully responsive, custom theme using the Template Hierarchy (index.php, single.php, archive.php) and master The Loop to display dynamic content.Hooks, Actions, and Filters: The cornerstone of WordPress development. Learn how to use add_action() and add_filter() to safely integrate your custom code into any part of WordPress without modifying core files.Plugin Development: Create functional, well-structured plugins to extend WordPress functionality, including Custom Post Types (CPTs), Custom Taxonomies, and custom Admin Settings Pages.Data Management & Security: Securely