From the course: Custom WordPress Plugins: Design, Develop, and Distribute

Overview of WordPress Plugins - WordPress Tutorial

From the course: Custom WordPress Plugins: Design, Develop, and Distribute

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Overview of WordPress Plugins

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- Ever wish you could customize your WordPress site to do exactly what you need, no compromises? That's where plugins come in. WordPress plugins are incredible tools that let you extend the website's functionality without touching the core code. Plugins easily integrate with WordPress to add or enhance features like contact forms, SEO tools, and even e-commerce functionality. While thousands of plugins are available, the real magic is creating your own. I'm Nyasha, a software developer passionate about inspiring others through WordPress development. In this course, we'll start with the basics, setting up a plugin structure and adding simple functionality, then progress to advanced topics like handling user input and preparing your plugin for submission to the WordPress plugin directory. By the end, you'll have the skills to craft custom plugins, setting you apart in the WordPress ecosystem. So let's get started.

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