Everyone loves a well constructed WordPress theme. Learn about the things you should and shouldn't do when coding up a WordPress theme. Not only will it make your theme more awesome, but your end users will love you for doing things the right way!
Bending the rules to build a 3rd party web appStephen Purcell
As presented at DublinJS, September 2016
How to make use of iFrames to safely embed your web application in customer's sites - in this case inside of customer's WordPress admin dashboard.
In this talk I will show 10 things that should not be done with your WordPress site, some for SEO reasons, others for performance, a few for security, and a couple are just plain good sense.
The Post and Page editors are the sections of the WordPress dashboard that most users will spend the majority of their time in. But there are a lot of hidden gems on these screens that most people aren't aware of.
This presentation will walk you through adding and updating your Post and Page content, along with introducing you to some of the other available features when adding your content.
Why you should be using WordPress child themesAnthony Hortin
If you're not using a WordPress Child Theme, you probably should. This presentation explains why why you should be using a Child Theme and how to create one.
Adding Custom Fields to your WooCommerce products are a great way to show custom data on your product pages. This presentation will show you how to add Custom Fields to your Simple & Grouped products as well as adding them to Variable Products.
Bending the rules to build a 3rd party web appStephen Purcell
As presented at DublinJS, September 2016
How to make use of iFrames to safely embed your web application in customer's sites - in this case inside of customer's WordPress admin dashboard.
In this talk I will show 10 things that should not be done with your WordPress site, some for SEO reasons, others for performance, a few for security, and a couple are just plain good sense.
The Post and Page editors are the sections of the WordPress dashboard that most users will spend the majority of their time in. But there are a lot of hidden gems on these screens that most people aren't aware of.
This presentation will walk you through adding and updating your Post and Page content, along with introducing you to some of the other available features when adding your content.
Why you should be using WordPress child themesAnthony Hortin
If you're not using a WordPress Child Theme, you probably should. This presentation explains why why you should be using a Child Theme and how to create one.
Adding Custom Fields to your WooCommerce products are a great way to show custom data on your product pages. This presentation will show you how to add Custom Fields to your Simple & Grouped products as well as adding them to Variable Products.
Gutenberg is the project name for a new way to build posts and pages in WordPress. It's a new editor based on 'blocks' with a goal to making the addition of rich content to WordPress, simple and enjoyable. Gutenberg is currently still under development, and isn't expected to be released until WordPress 5.0.
This talk was presented at WordCamp Brisbane 2017. The WordPress Customizer allows you to update various WordPress settings and theme options, all while providing you with a Live Preview. These slides will show you how you can add Customizer functionality into your theme, including making use of the default Core Controls, Creating your own Custom Controls, updating the Live Preview and lastly, how to use the theme options in your theme.
The WordPress Customizer allows you to update various WordPress settings and theme options, all while providing you with a Live Preview. These slides will show you how you can add Customizer functionality into your theme, including making use of the default Core Controls, Creating your own Custom Controls, updating the Live Preview and lastly, how to use the theme options in your theme.
Advanced Custom Fields or as it's often called, ACF, is an extremely popular plugin among developers for adding complex Custom Meta fields to your WordPress templates.
ACF allows developers to easily add Custom Meta fields to your WordPress templates, which in turn, makes it super easy to manage your content.
The Why, When, How of WordPress Child ThemesAnthony Hortin
This is a presentation for the WP Melbourne WordPress Meetup. Learn all about WordPress Child Themes. Why you should use them, the benefits of using them and how you go about creating them. If you've ever wanted to tweak your theme and add a few css styles, you should definitely learn how to create and use a Child Theme.
Essential plugins for your WordPress WebsiteAnthony Hortin
At the June (2016) WP Melbourne WordPress meetup I talked about essential plugins that everyone can use on their site. Everything from crucial security & SEO plugins through to eCommerce, spam protection and more.
Building a Membership Site with WooCommerce MembershipsAnthony Hortin
This was a presentation at the WP Melbourne User WordPress meetup, in August 2015. I show how you can create a membership site using WooTheme’s WooCommerce & Membership plugins. Although there are a number of different membership specific plugins around, WooCommerce brings with it a number of benefits. I outline these benefits, along with showing you how to set everything up.
Building a Membership Site with WooCommerceAnthony Hortin
This was my presentation at WordCamp Brisbane 2015.
In this presentation I show how you can create a membership site using WooTheme’s WooCommerce plugin. Although there are a number of membership specific plugins around, WooCommerce brings with it a number of benefits. First and foremost, WooCommerce is a trusted and well supported plugin, which is easy to setup and use. It’s currently estimated to be powering approximately 28% of all eCommerce sites.
Other benefits include the number of available extensions, and in particular, payment gateways, which are ideally suited for membership sites. On top of that, if you want to sell products to your members, you automatically have the ability to do so, nice and easily.
I outline the benefits of using WooCommerce, over dedicated membership plugins and also discuss which plugins (along with WooCommerce) would be required and how to go about setting them up.
An updated version of my Firebug talk presented at the WordPress Melbourne User Meetup #wpmelb
===========================================
To many people, HTML and CSS looks like voodoo. Anthony Hortin from Maddison Designs will be trying to demystify some of the common HTML and CSS tweaks people ask for, and demonstrate how users can perform some basic site debugging and styling using the browser add-on, Firebug.
Anthony will also cover how Firebug can be used to find specific css styles as well and how to test basic changes within the browser before making those changes permanent.
Guest lecture for Pre-Press Publishing 1 for the Bachelor Of Writing and Publishing at Melbourne Polytechnic.
Getting to Know WordPress provides you a quick overview of the powerful content management and blogging system, WordPress.
25 WordPress Plugins to Complement Your SiteAnthony Hortin
These are some of the regular plugins that I use when developing sites for clients. Everything from Security & Caching plugins through to Widgets and Form plugins. Some you'll find more useful than others and some you'll find essential for every site.
WordCamp San Francisco & WooCommerce Conference RecapAnthony Hortin
This is some highlights from the recent WordCamp San Francisco (2014) and the inaugural WooCommerce Conference. WordCamp San Francisco (#wcsf) was held on the weekend of October 25-26, 2014 and WooCommerce Conference (#WooConf) was held on November 3-4, 2014.
In the presentation I show you how you can make your theme translatable, whilst developing it. I also show you how to create a multilingual WordPress site using the WPML Multilingual plugin, once you've got your site up and running.
This was presented at our recent WP Melbourne WordPress Meetup:-
http://www.meetup.com/WordPress-Melbourne/
Guest lecture for Pre-Press Publishing 1 for the Bachelor Of Writing and Publishing at NMIT (North Melbourne Institute of TAFE) Fairfield Campus.
'Getting to Know WordPress' provides you a quick overview of the powerful content management and blogging system, WordPress.
Using the free WooCommerce plugin, by WooThemes, this presentation steps through the process of installing & configuring the plugin, for first time eCommerce users. It shows how easy it is to add in all of your product data along with viewing your orders and sales reports.
Submitting to the WordPress Theme DirectoryAnthony Hortin
Learn about the steps involved in getting a WordPress theme ready for submission to the WordPress Theme Directory. It covers the Theme Review Guidelines, WordPress development standards and the GPL requirements along with testing requirements. Everything you need to know about making your theme submission as smooth as possible.
This is a presentation for the November WordPress Melbourne meetup. It shows how to modify your main WordPress query the right way, using the pre_get_posts hook, rather than using query_posts() or even WP_Query().
Presented at the Melbourne WordPress Meetup.
Quite often, in the WordPress forums and the like, people post simple questions about how they can change the colour of a link or menu item, or change the background colour of something.
To new users HTML and CSS looks like voodoo. This presentation will try and demystify some of the common HTML and CSS tweaks people ask for and demonstrate how users can perform some basic site debugging and styling using the browser add-on, Firebug.
It will also cover how Firebug can be used to find specific css styles as well and how to test basic changes within the browser before making those changes permanent.
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
PHP Frameworks: I want to break free (IPC Berlin 2024)Ralf Eggert
In this presentation, we examine the challenges and limitations of relying too heavily on PHP frameworks in web development. We discuss the history of PHP and its frameworks to understand how this dependence has evolved. The focus will be on providing concrete tips and strategies to reduce reliance on these frameworks, based on real-world examples and practical considerations. The goal is to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to create more flexible and future-proof web applications. We'll explore the importance of maintaining autonomy in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how to make informed decisions in PHP development.
This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Gutenberg is the project name for a new way to build posts and pages in WordPress. It's a new editor based on 'blocks' with a goal to making the addition of rich content to WordPress, simple and enjoyable. Gutenberg is currently still under development, and isn't expected to be released until WordPress 5.0.
This talk was presented at WordCamp Brisbane 2017. The WordPress Customizer allows you to update various WordPress settings and theme options, all while providing you with a Live Preview. These slides will show you how you can add Customizer functionality into your theme, including making use of the default Core Controls, Creating your own Custom Controls, updating the Live Preview and lastly, how to use the theme options in your theme.
The WordPress Customizer allows you to update various WordPress settings and theme options, all while providing you with a Live Preview. These slides will show you how you can add Customizer functionality into your theme, including making use of the default Core Controls, Creating your own Custom Controls, updating the Live Preview and lastly, how to use the theme options in your theme.
Advanced Custom Fields or as it's often called, ACF, is an extremely popular plugin among developers for adding complex Custom Meta fields to your WordPress templates.
ACF allows developers to easily add Custom Meta fields to your WordPress templates, which in turn, makes it super easy to manage your content.
The Why, When, How of WordPress Child ThemesAnthony Hortin
This is a presentation for the WP Melbourne WordPress Meetup. Learn all about WordPress Child Themes. Why you should use them, the benefits of using them and how you go about creating them. If you've ever wanted to tweak your theme and add a few css styles, you should definitely learn how to create and use a Child Theme.
Essential plugins for your WordPress WebsiteAnthony Hortin
At the June (2016) WP Melbourne WordPress meetup I talked about essential plugins that everyone can use on their site. Everything from crucial security & SEO plugins through to eCommerce, spam protection and more.
Building a Membership Site with WooCommerce MembershipsAnthony Hortin
This was a presentation at the WP Melbourne User WordPress meetup, in August 2015. I show how you can create a membership site using WooTheme’s WooCommerce & Membership plugins. Although there are a number of different membership specific plugins around, WooCommerce brings with it a number of benefits. I outline these benefits, along with showing you how to set everything up.
Building a Membership Site with WooCommerceAnthony Hortin
This was my presentation at WordCamp Brisbane 2015.
In this presentation I show how you can create a membership site using WooTheme’s WooCommerce plugin. Although there are a number of membership specific plugins around, WooCommerce brings with it a number of benefits. First and foremost, WooCommerce is a trusted and well supported plugin, which is easy to setup and use. It’s currently estimated to be powering approximately 28% of all eCommerce sites.
Other benefits include the number of available extensions, and in particular, payment gateways, which are ideally suited for membership sites. On top of that, if you want to sell products to your members, you automatically have the ability to do so, nice and easily.
I outline the benefits of using WooCommerce, over dedicated membership plugins and also discuss which plugins (along with WooCommerce) would be required and how to go about setting them up.
An updated version of my Firebug talk presented at the WordPress Melbourne User Meetup #wpmelb
===========================================
To many people, HTML and CSS looks like voodoo. Anthony Hortin from Maddison Designs will be trying to demystify some of the common HTML and CSS tweaks people ask for, and demonstrate how users can perform some basic site debugging and styling using the browser add-on, Firebug.
Anthony will also cover how Firebug can be used to find specific css styles as well and how to test basic changes within the browser before making those changes permanent.
Guest lecture for Pre-Press Publishing 1 for the Bachelor Of Writing and Publishing at Melbourne Polytechnic.
Getting to Know WordPress provides you a quick overview of the powerful content management and blogging system, WordPress.
25 WordPress Plugins to Complement Your SiteAnthony Hortin
These are some of the regular plugins that I use when developing sites for clients. Everything from Security & Caching plugins through to Widgets and Form plugins. Some you'll find more useful than others and some you'll find essential for every site.
WordCamp San Francisco & WooCommerce Conference RecapAnthony Hortin
This is some highlights from the recent WordCamp San Francisco (2014) and the inaugural WooCommerce Conference. WordCamp San Francisco (#wcsf) was held on the weekend of October 25-26, 2014 and WooCommerce Conference (#WooConf) was held on November 3-4, 2014.
In the presentation I show you how you can make your theme translatable, whilst developing it. I also show you how to create a multilingual WordPress site using the WPML Multilingual plugin, once you've got your site up and running.
This was presented at our recent WP Melbourne WordPress Meetup:-
http://www.meetup.com/WordPress-Melbourne/
Guest lecture for Pre-Press Publishing 1 for the Bachelor Of Writing and Publishing at NMIT (North Melbourne Institute of TAFE) Fairfield Campus.
'Getting to Know WordPress' provides you a quick overview of the powerful content management and blogging system, WordPress.
Using the free WooCommerce plugin, by WooThemes, this presentation steps through the process of installing & configuring the plugin, for first time eCommerce users. It shows how easy it is to add in all of your product data along with viewing your orders and sales reports.
Submitting to the WordPress Theme DirectoryAnthony Hortin
Learn about the steps involved in getting a WordPress theme ready for submission to the WordPress Theme Directory. It covers the Theme Review Guidelines, WordPress development standards and the GPL requirements along with testing requirements. Everything you need to know about making your theme submission as smooth as possible.
This is a presentation for the November WordPress Melbourne meetup. It shows how to modify your main WordPress query the right way, using the pre_get_posts hook, rather than using query_posts() or even WP_Query().
Presented at the Melbourne WordPress Meetup.
Quite often, in the WordPress forums and the like, people post simple questions about how they can change the colour of a link or menu item, or change the background colour of something.
To new users HTML and CSS looks like voodoo. This presentation will try and demystify some of the common HTML and CSS tweaks people ask for and demonstrate how users can perform some basic site debugging and styling using the browser add-on, Firebug.
It will also cover how Firebug can be used to find specific css styles as well and how to test basic changes within the browser before making those changes permanent.
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
PHP Frameworks: I want to break free (IPC Berlin 2024)Ralf Eggert
In this presentation, we examine the challenges and limitations of relying too heavily on PHP frameworks in web development. We discuss the history of PHP and its frameworks to understand how this dependence has evolved. The focus will be on providing concrete tips and strategies to reduce reliance on these frameworks, based on real-world examples and practical considerations. The goal is to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to create more flexible and future-proof web applications. We'll explore the importance of maintaining autonomy in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how to make informed decisions in PHP development.
This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
SAP Sapphire 2024 - ASUG301 building better apps with SAP Fiori.pdfPeter Spielvogel
Building better applications for business users with SAP Fiori.
• What is SAP Fiori and why it matters to you
• How a better user experience drives measurable business benefits
• How to get started with SAP Fiori today
• How SAP Fiori elements accelerates application development
• How SAP Build Code includes SAP Fiori tools and other generative artificial intelligence capabilities
• How SAP Fiori paves the way for using AI in SAP apps
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI support
Do's & Don'ts for WordPress Theme Development
1. Do's & Don’ts for WordPress
Theme Development
#WPMelb
Anthony Hortin
@maddisondesigns
Wednesday, 11 September 13
2. Just don’t Ok!
That’s what stylesheets are for!
Don’t Use Inline Styles
Wednesday, 11 September 13
3. If you really must have 25 sliders, only load the
script for the one that’s used, not all 25!
Don’t Load scripts on pages that don’t need them.
if ( is_front_page() )
wp_register_script( ... );
wp_enqueue_script( ... );
}
Don’t Load Scripts if they’re
not Required
Wednesday, 11 September 13
4. Do Make Sure Child Themes
Work Properly
Make sure your theme works with child themes.
This includes ‘Template Builders’, Theme Options etc.
‘Nuff said.
Wednesday, 11 September 13
5. Don’t just add scripts & stylesheets to header.php
or footer.php
Use wp_register_style() & wp_enqueue_style()*
Use wp_register_script() & wp_enqueue_script()*
*If your scripts have dependencies, you don’t need to enqueue
those dependencies. WordPress is smart enough to
automagically do that for you
Do Enqueue Scripts &
Stylesheets Properly
Wednesday, 11 September 13
6. Don’t Remove Core Functionality
Never ever, ever remove (or override) core
functionality.
Just don’t ok!
Wednesday, 11 September 13
7. Don’t Read or Write to the
Database Directly
If you need to query the database, WordPress has a
function for that!
Wednesday, 11 September 13
8. Don’t Change Functionality of
index.php
This is the file that produces your blog archive.
If you need a custom homepage, use front-page.php
Don’t break the Reading Settings functionality
Wednesday, 11 September 13
9. Don’t have Theme Options
Overload
You don’t need one million different theme options
No really, you don’t! http://catalysttheme.com/admin-screenshots
Wednesday, 11 September 13
10. Do follow WordPress Coding
Standards
PHP Coding Standards
http://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/coding-standards/php/
HTML Coding Standards
http://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/coding-standards/html/
CSS Coding Standards
http://make.wordpress.org/core/handbook/coding-standards/css/
Wednesday, 11 September 13
11. Questions?
You can find me here...
maddisondesigns.com
easywpguide.com
@maddisondesigns
Wednesday, 11 September 13