The document introduces WordPress as an application framework, highlighting its capabilities beyond being merely a blogging platform or CMS. It outlines the features of both WordPress and general application frameworks, as well as common web app development needs that WordPress fulfills, such as user management, security, and rapid development through plugins. Additionally, it provides numerous examples of applications that can be built using WordPress, emphasizing its versatility and the resources available for developers.

1. WordPress as an Application
Framework
Nazmul Hasan Rupok

2. WHO IS RUPOK?
• Founder & Lead Developer, Codetic
• Lead Developer, BD InfoSys Ltd.
• Author, Envato
Web & Mobile Application Developer
from Bangladesh

3. WHAT’S INSIDE?
• What is WordPress?
• What is Application Framework?
• Why WordPress?
• Using WordPress as an Application Framework
• Some Examples
• Resources

4. WordPress is NOT just a blogging platform

5. WordPress is a CMS

6. WordPress is not just a CMS

7. WordPress is an Application Framework

8. APPLICATION FRAMEWORK
an application framework can be called as a reusable set of
code libraries or classes that allow developers to implement the
standard structure of an application
reduce development time

9. Application Framework Features
• User Management
• Template Engine
• Error Logging
• Localization
• Form & DataValidation
• File Uploading & media management
• Image manipulation
• Session Management
• Trackback, XML-RPC & APIs
• Ability to extend using hooks & classes or plugins
• Automated code execution scheduling
• Caching
WordPress Features
• User Management
• Template Engine
• Error Logging
• Localization
• Form & DataValidation
• File Uploading & media management
• Image manipulation
• Session Management
• Trackback, XML-RPC & APIs
• Ability to extend using hooks & classes or plugins
• Automated code execution scheduling
• Caching

10. Why reinvent the wheel?

11. WHY WORDPRESS?
BecauseYOU Know
WordPress!

12. What Are the common needs
in web app development
• User management - Is Easy and Secure with WordPress
• Special Content Type - Custom PostTypes (CPTs)
• Security - Frequent Security Update
• Speed - Caching make it easy
• Rapid Development - Plugins for basic functionality
• Documentation & Support - You know about Codex and Forums

13. WordPress Core APIs
• Shortcode API
• Widget API
• Dashboard Widget API
• Settings API
• Rewrite API and more…

14. A REST API can be consumed everywhere. On mobile applications, on
front-end (web apps) or any other devices that have access on the net.
The WordPress JSON REST API
And…

15. NATIVE MOBILE APP!
You can build

16. JSON API OVERVIEW
• Posts
• Pages
• Users
• Media
• Taxonomies
• Custom Post Types

17. Here is an example AJAX call to filter the posts API
endpoint response:

18. EXAMPLES
Lots of App Themes already developed
• Classified Websites
• Learning Management System (LMS)
• Job Board
• Restaurant Management System
• Directory
and many more…

19. EXAMPLES (Mobile App.)

20. Those are just some examples, the
possibilities are endless!

21. JUST REMEMBER...
Not only is WordPress more than
just a blogging platform, it’s
more than just a CMS, too!

22. RESOURCES
Useful Links :
https://code.tutsplus.com/series/using-wordpress-
for-web-application-development--wp-34105
https://code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/using-
wordpress-as-a-web-application-framework--
wp-25913
http://webdevstudios.com/2014/10/16/an-
overview-of-wordpress-json-api/
http://www.sitepoint.com/wordpress-json-rest-api/

23. Nazmul Hasan Rupok
Website : http://www.rupok.me
Twitter : https://twitter.com/_Rupok_
THANKS