What is Composer and Why use it? Composer is a Dependency Manager for PHP which gives you the ability to Read More »
Joel
Joel Rivera is a WordPress Developer, Designer & Consultant. The coding languages I use are PHP, HTML5, CSS3, Javascript & jQuery. I also have extensive experience with IDX (Internet Data Exchange) which is used for Real Estate Websites. I try to blog as often as I can and I also create YouTube Videos to help people with their WordPress Powered Websites.
How to Setup Node.JS on Windows and macOS
What is Node.js? Node.js is a powerful open-source runtime environment that enables you to run JavaScript code on the server-side. Read More »
How to Setup Git for Windows and macOS
Let’s Talk Git Using Git for version control is a game-changer for developers. It offers numerous benefits that streamline your Read More »
VS Code Setup for WordPress Theme Development
Why VS Code? VS Code is the most widely used code editor with features that give it IDE type functionality. Read More »
Local WordPress Development with MAMP for macOS
Why MAMP for macOS? When it comes to developing WordPress themes locally on macOS, you have several options and it Read More »
Local WordPress Development with XAMPP for Windows
When it comes to local WordPress development on Windows, XAMPP is a popular choice among developers. XAMPP is a comprehensive Read More »
WordPress Theme Development with DevWP 2024
Is developing a WordPress theme worth it in 2024? Do people still use WordPress? Do websites still need a WordPress Read More »
The Future of Programming: Will AI Replace Programmers?
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, a pressing question arises within the tech community: Will AI replace programmers? This Read More »
WP-CLI The Command Line Interface for WordPress
WordPress is used by over 810,000,000 websites. That’s 43%+ of all websites are using WordPress. The nearest competitor is Shopify Read More »
ChatGPT Tutorial for Beginners – Crash Course
ChatGPT has been out since November 30, 2022 and it has taken the world by storm. OpenAI, the creators of Read More »
Imposter Syndrome in Programming
As a person who’s been programming for over a decade, I can testify about my early feelings of Imposter Syndrome. Read More »
Programmer Motivation – Never Stop Programming
We all need a little motivation in our lives. Some people argue that motivation is temporary, but motivation is like Read More »
WordPress AI with ChatGPT & Bard
With the help of developers from all over the world, WordPress has evolved into a full fledged Content Management System Read More »
How to Setup WordPress Multisite Locally: Windows & macOS
WordPress Multisite: An Effective Tool for Developers and Freelancers The WordPress Multisite network offers a powerful solution for WordPress Developers, Read More »
Freelance Isn’t Free Act: Freelancers’ Rights Explained
Over the years, there’s been a paradigm shift in work culture, driven by the rise of gig economy and the Read More »
WordPress User Roles & Capabilities Explained
WordPress User Roles and Capabilities is how permissions are handled by the CMS aka Content Management System. These rules are Read More »
WordPress Theme Development with DevWP in 2023
WordPress powers over 40% of the modern web and 60% of websites that use a content management system. The numbers Read More »
What Programming Language Should You Learn First?
Python, PHP, JavaScript, Rust, Swift, Kotlin, Java, Go, SQL or R. Or any of the other thousands of programming languages Read More »
Atom Text Editor will be Archived by GitHub
On December 15, 2022, GitHub is going to officially archive the Atom Text Editor project. This doesn’t come as a Read More »
6 Mistakes New Programmers Make and How to Avoid Them
“I don’t always test my code, but when I do, I do it in production”. That’s a HUGE MISTAKE! In Read More »
Every Web Developer Should use Linux
Most likely you already have either a Windows-Powered laptop/desktop, or you have an Apple laptop/desktop running macOS. It’s common knowledge Read More »