I like WordPress quite a bit. I wrote some reason for this here. In that post, I show some love for the fact that the WordPress team has done a good job of creating a solid structure and useful pre-made tools that work well, while keeping things free enough that I don't feel limited as a developer. One of the ways they make this possible also happens to be the way they revolutionized the CMS: Plugins. I do not recall the version plugins came out in, but I do not believe the concept existed in any similar tool at the time. With this, the web has never been the same.
The ability to add functionality with a few clicks, and then remove it just as easy, was pretty big. This plugin system gave the users a quick and easy path to expand WordPress in nearly any way desired, while empowering developers to think of new ways to grow and tailor the user experience. In addition, these third-party creations created a direct relationship between the global developer community and non-technical end-users.
I could say more, but, I think you get the idea. Plugins are pretty cool.
I have made a bunch of plugins for my personal use. In fact, when I am looking to add functionality, I usually lean towards creating a new plugin. This page is here to make a few of these available. Most are written for my specific use-cases, so making them public-friendly takes a little work that I do not have much time for now. I will only post here the plugins that are ready for anyone to drop them in and use. I will post more as I can.
WordPress Theme Dev Quick Reference
The document is a comprehensive guide for WordPress theme development, outlining essential processes, best practices, and necessary tools for creating custom themes. It provides detailed explanations of WordPress functions, coding standards, debugging methods, user roles, and integrating AJAX requests. The guide also enhances understanding of Gutenberg block development and plugin creation. MORE q
WordPress Plugin: Jumbotron 3D Slide Rotator
♦ The Jumbotron 3D Slide Rotator plugin is currently still in beta, but I invite anyone willing to download and use it. I have tested the this plugin a decent amount; however, when needed, I will be happy to fix any bugs that might pop up. Just get in touch with me. ♦ What is it?… MORE q
