This document provides steps for how to become a WordPress developer, beginning with learning basic languages like PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It recommends building a list of important learning resources like the WordPress Codex. Key ways to get started with development include forking or adopting existing themes or plugins to modify, creating your own themes or plugins, or getting involved with the WordPress core by helping test bugs. The overall process introduces common paths for WordPress development while emphasizing the importance of knowledge, resources, and hands-on practice.