SAAS: Laravel APIs for WordPress Plugins

In this talk I will be explaining and showing how to quickly develop an API using Laravel that a WordPress plugin can use to connect. This talk is meant to be a primer for any developer interested in learning the basics in creating a SAAS platform in the WordPress ecosystem. We will go over the basic aspect of created a REST API in Laravel, connecting to that API from a WordPress plugin, and briefly discuss the benefits of SAAS over other types of products.

Hook into WordPress Hooks!

Have you ever read or heard the phrase “”Don’t modify WordPress Core files? Many, right? If you are getting better and better in being a WordPress developer you will eventually come across hooks.

This talk will try to explain what hooks are, why do you need them and most importantly how to create your own hooks so that you have an even better control as to what would you like to do in order to become an even better WordPress developer.

Cypress Testing and WordPress

Cypress is a JavaScript-based automated end-to-end testing framework. Essentially, it can act like a user on your website by visiting pages, filling out forms, and clicking buttons.

Join in as we learn the basics of how to use Cypress and some of the nuances of testing WordPress plugins, themes, or websites.