This document discusses WordPress plugins, including where to find them, how to choose the right plugin, how many are too many, categories of plugins, and how to install plugins. It recommends the WordPress plugin repository, custom developer sites, Gravity Forms, Pippens Plugins, and DeliciousBrains as places to find plugins. When choosing a plugin, it advises considering the rating, downloads, update frequency, compatibility, support, and author credibility. The document also outlines several common plugin categories like security, SEO, forms, development, social sharing, and miscellaneous. It provides instructions on installing plugins directly from the WordPress dashboard, from a zip file, or via FTP.
This was my talk at Detroit Startup Week 2017 about the WordPress REST API. The goal was to build a foundation for REST APIs then how to use WordPress' core REST API to build upon.
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Functions.php - It's Not Just For DevelopersEric Mann
The functions.php file in your WordPress theme is a powerful way you can manipulate your site to do whatever you want. Even if you aren't - and have no intention of becoming - a PHP developer.
Using git as a data store to create a cache for data which:
* Is versioned
* Supports common file operations (diff, log)
* Is very fast
Great for slow backend systems where the metadata is valuable by itself...
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The document discusses new features in EPiServer CMS7, particularly the EPiServer Find module. It notes that Find allows non-hierarchical retrieval of content using ElasticSearch, providing more flexible ways to display and query content beyond traditional page hierarchies. It also recommends the PowerSlice module as an example of using Find's querying capabilities to build non-hierarchical views of content. The document suggests that developers could code examples using Find at a future session.
5. How to Choose the Right Plugin
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• What type of rating does it have?
• How many downloads does it have?
• How long has it been since it was updated?
• Compatible with the latest version of WordPress?
• How well is it supported?
• Author's credibility.
6. How Many Plugins are Too Many?
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#3: Plugins add functionality outside of the design
(Themes should focus on design)
Plugins can be as simple as just adding a button on your site to a complete transformation of WordPress into a social platform (BuddyPress) or forum application(BBPress).
#4: WordPress repository has over 37,000 plugins.
Many free and well supported.