Learn PHP, JavaScript, WordPress theming & the WP REST API to Create Custom & Interactive WordPress Websites
InstructorBrad Schiff
Free
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These 4 complementary views highlight concrete, legible examples from the course presentation.
The WordPress admin interface shows the Appearance section where developers can manage and customize installed themes like Twenty Seventeen and Fictional University.
This screenshot displays the frontend result of the course project, illustrating how custom post types and content relationships are implemented on the Fictional University website.
This screenshot shows a user profile page for Dr. Barksalot on the Fictional University site, demonstrating an interactive feature where users can click a heart icon to like content.
The WordPress installation interface displays a language selection dropdown, allowing users to choose their preferred site language before proceeding.
Instruction moves beyond rote memorization to explain the underlying logic of the WordPress ecosystem and core PHP functions.
The curriculum includes modern workflows such as the Interactivity API and Full Site Editing.
Several sections, particularly regarding block themes and specific dependencies, contain outdated code that may not function with current WordPress versions.
Learners have reported issues with broken code in reactive sections and difficulty following lessons due to missing or unshared files.
The course targets developers but requires a quick jump into PHP and React, which may be more demanding than the stated prerequisites suggest.