Plugin dependencies are a neat way for a child to reference its parent plugin. This tutorial goes over how to set them, and what it looks like to the end user.
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MU-plugins are unique WordPress plugins that automatically execute without requiring activation, typically used for essential site functionality. They reside in the “mu-plugins” folder within “wp-content” and cannot be deactivated or edited via the admin. This tutorial details their usage, creation, and potential risks, especially in multisite installations.
What Are MU Plugins, and How Do You Create Them? Read More »
Blueprints for the WordPress Playground are simple in concept, but it’s often difficult to know where to start. I walk you through setting up one of my plugins for the Playground
How to Create a WordPress Playground Blueprint For Your Plugin Live Preview Read More »
Namespaces help prevent collisions amongst other WordPress plugins. This tutorial explains what namespaces are and why you should use them.
Namespaces in WordPress Plugins: What They Are and Why They Are Useful Read More »
This tutorial shows you how to generate a zip file using two different techniques using the command line.
How to Create a Zip File For Your WordPress Plugin Read More »
Find out how to register your plugin settings in multiple locations with this short tutorial.
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Should your block have a shortcode fallback? It depends on the complexity of the block and the desire to be compatible with more than the block editor.
Should Blocks Have Shortcode Fallbacks? Read More »
Using Block.json to load your scripts and styles is straightforward, but there are some caveats when loading assets for multiple blocks.
Discover How to Load Scripts and Styles in WordPress Blocks with Block.json Read More »
In this tutorial, I go over Block.json version 3, its caveats, and how to take advantage of this new API version if you are a plugin or theme developer.
Block.json Version 3: A Guide for Plugin and Theme Developers Read More »
Creating a fullscreen admin panel area for your plugin is relatively simple, but creating one has some drawbacks and caveats. In this tutorial, I’ll demonstrate how to make a fullscreen admin for your WordPress plugin.
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