Version control is currently part of any coding project. The most used hosting tool for that purpose, Github, currently has a very straightforward process, but some intrincated tutorials still leave those who are starting on plugin dev in the dark. So, let’s make it as easy as possible, and leave any particular detail for future […]
Posted inSecurity
WordPress 5.7 – some useful new functions and hooks
While most of the new features for the latest WP versions have been concentrated on the block editor, and this way mostly related to JS dependencies and functionalities, some new functions and hooks offer interesting possibilities. The next relevant WP release will be the WordPress 5.7, to be released in the next few days. From […]
Posted inAssets
Interesting (and ignored) possibilities of WP asset-related classes (1)
Any coder hates Google when it comes to the silly observations made by PageSpeed and similars. Of course we can comply with those endless requirements, but doing that and keeping all functionalities and features… well… SEO-related requirements force website owners to perform a carnage in their WP installations. Multiple “optimizers” are installed. Most of them […]
Posted inSecurity
A short library to manage security HTTP headers in WP
A number of users and developers within the WordPress community finally realized that having a SSL certificate gives us more than just a “lock icon” in the browser. Configuring a SSL can be more than just setting URLs. Everyone has lately heard about the security headers, things like X-Frame-Options or Expect-CT. But what are they? […]
Posted inPHP
PHP array functions and spread operator in WP context
WordPress is a fantastic framework, but its range of use delays some developments that would be possible by simply aligning the coding to the latest PHP versions and tools. Even though thinking of a full compatible WP release for PHP 8.0 is still a dream, most top plugins and the WP core are currently in […]
Posted inComposer
Composer in WP plugins – positive or negative?
Dependency management has been a major trend for any programming language for over a decade, and that hasn’t been any different for PHP. Nonetheless, using Composer for developing WordPress plugins and applications is something that still divide the community. While some talk about how Composer and using namespaces may organize the code and the plugin […]
Posted inWooCommerce
WC custom order statuses in seconds
Order statuses are maybe one of the most important aspects of WooCommerce and other e-commerce platforms. They give the shop manager a real-time feedback about what needs to be done in all cases. Important and obvious statuses already come as default in WC – such as pending, completed, cancelled and more. And for any status […]
Posted inOOP
WP API – creating Custom Endpoints Like a Boss
One of the most interesting possibilities of using WordPress as a platform for developing apps is the flexibility for creating new Rest API endpoints and services. However, even though the way you can create new custom routes and endpoints is somewhat easy to understand on WordPress, things become messy when you think of a system […]