Learn WORDPRESS-PHP-PLUGINS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 26, 2025
Learning Path
Learn WordPress dashboard basics
Explore themes and customization
Learn about plugins and their use cases
Understand PHP basics for WordPress development
Deploy and maintain websites
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Create blog and pages
Week 2: Install and configure essential plugins
Week 3: Customize themes and child themes
Week 4: Add custom PHP functions and hooks
Week 5: Optimize, secure, and deploy
Interview Questions
What is the WordPress loop?
Explain the difference between posts and pages
How do plugins interact with WordPress core?
What are actions and filters?
How do you optimize WordPress performance?
Cheat Sheet
Install WordPress -> Configure wp-config.php -> Install theme -> Install plugins -> Deploy
Use functions.php for custom code
Use add_action and add_filter for hooks
Use WP-CLI for admin tasks
Backup before updates
Books
Professional WordPress: Design and Development
WordPress Plugin Development Cookbook
WordPress for Beginners
Building Web Apps with WordPress
WordPress All-in-One For Dummies
Tutorials
WordPress Beginner Guide
Plugin Development Tutorials
Theme Development Tutorials
WooCommerce Setup Guide
REST API Integration in WordPress
Official Docs
https://wordpress.org/support/
https://developer.wordpress.org/
Community Links
WordPress.org Forums
StackOverflow WordPress tag
WordPress Meetups
LinkedIn WordPress Groups
WPBeginner Tutorials
Community Support
WordPress.org Forums
StackOverflow WordPress tag
WordPress Meetups
Slack and Discord WordPress groups
WPBeginner and tutorials sites