WordCamp Raleigh 2016

Chrome is not just a great browser for viewing websites, but also an invaluable tool for building websites. Out of the box, Chrome ships with “developers tools”. Many web developers are aware of this and make use of some of the tools it provides. However, most developers only scratch the surface of what the browser can do.

WordCamp Atlanta 2017

There are tons of JavaScript frameworks, tools, and even different versions of the language that you can learn. How do you make sense of it all? Where do you start? Start by watching this video aimed at giving web developers a gentle introduction to JavaScript.

WordCamp Asheville 2017

WordPress is an awesome platform with a vibrant community of developers and a huge market share. Even though WordPress developers are a dime a dozen, it can still be difficult to find developers who really know their craft.

Don’t be “just another WordPress developer”. Learn how to create a roadmap for growth, hone your craft, gain confidence and stand out from the crowd.

Using Composer with WordPress

Composer is a command line dependency management tool designed for PHP. Come learn how Composer can help you: Simplify new project creation Minimize duplication of code in your project repositories Quickly install and update plugins and themes in bulk Manage versioning within your project Follow best practices when managing code for your projects    …… Read More

Advanced Development Workflows

Learn what it looks like to work with a team of developers and have advanced workflows that include dependency management, task runners, pre-commit hooks, automated testing, code review, multiple environments, build systems and automated deployments. We’ll cover the high level concepts and reasoning behind each, as well as the tools available and how they can…… Read More

Debugging in PHP

The art of debugging code requires a good understanding of the code base and logical deduction skills. A good debugging tool is like a code mentor that can walk you through the code and help you better understand what is going on, but the deductive reasoning is still up to you. In this session, you…… Read More

PHPStorm: The WordPress IDE

PhpStorm is a cross-platform, IDE (Integrated Development Environment) that delivers a deep integration with WordPress. Come learn how to: Navigate WordPress core like a pro Automatically format your code according to WordPress coding standards Automatically scan your code for issues Utilize advanced debugging capabilities Integrate with tools like Git, Vagrant, Composer, PHPUnit and WP-CLI Easily…… Read More

Validating, Sanitizing and Escaping in WordPress Themes and Plugins

How secure is your WordPress theme or plugin? Are you confident that you have protected yourself, your clients or your users against the most common hacks? Validating, sanitizing and escaping are techniques that are foundational to the security of your website, application or software product. Learn how WordPress makes it easy for you to secure…… Read More

Advanced WordPress Plugin Development

Developing or maintaining plugins that are used by large audiences requires a certain degree of fool-proofing and forward-thinking. Beyond best practices, there are a number of architecture considerations that impact ease of maintenance, usability and your ability to provide higher levels of support. We will explore a number of high-volume plugins and what they have…… Read More

The WordPress Way

Learn how to properly utilize WordPress functions for plugin and theme development. “The WordPress Way” was presented at WordCamp Atlanta 2014.