WordPress Development Archives

How to Setup and Use Composer PHP Dependency Manager

Composer is a dependency manager for PHP — and it’s one of the first things I set up on every Read More »

Node.js is an open-source runtime that lets you run JavaScript outside the browser. It uses Google’s V8 engine and a Read More »

Git is the standard version control system for tracking code changes, undoing mistakes, and keeping your project history clean. I Read More »

VS Code is the most popular code editor and for good reason — it’s lightweight, extensible, and works with nearly Read More »

MAMP gives you a complete Apache, MySQL, and PHP stack for local WordPress development on macOS. I’ve tried most of Read More »

XAMPP bundles Apache, MySQL, PHP, and Perl into a single Windows installer — everything you need for local WordPress development. Read More »

Is developing a WordPress theme worth it? Do people still use WordPress? Do websites still need a WordPress theme other Read More »

WordPress powers over 810 million websites — and every one of them needs updates, backups, and maintenance. If you’re managing Read More »