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Docker for Local WordPress Development
After trying MAMP, Local, and Vagrant, I settled on Docker for WordPress development. Here is my setup and why it works.
Why I Stopped Using jQuery in WordPress
WordPress ships jQuery by default, but modern JavaScript makes it unnecessary. Here is how I transitioned and what I gained.
The Git Workflow That Keeps Me Sane as a Solo Developer
You do not need GitFlow when you are working alone. Here is the streamlined git workflow I use for every project.
CSS Grid vs Flexbox: When to Use Which
Grid and Flexbox are not competing technologies. They solve different layout problems. Here is how I decide which one to reach for.
A Practical Guide to Custom WordPress REST API Endpoints
The WordPress REST API is powerful out of the box, but custom endpoints let you shape the data exactly how your frontend needs it.
TypeScript Patterns I Use in Every React Project
After years of TypeScript with React, I have settled on a set of patterns that make my code safer and more maintainable. Here are the ones I reach for every tim
WooCommerce Performance: Taming Slow Product Queries
WooCommerce stores with thousands of products often struggle with slow queries. Here are the specific optimizations that made the biggest difference.
Lazy Loading Images in WordPress: Beyond the Basics
WordPress has native lazy loading, but there is more to image performance than adding loading=lazy. Here is what I have learned.
Migrating a Legacy PHP Site to Headless WordPress with React
I recently migrated a 10-year-old PHP site to a headless WordPress backend with a React frontend. Here is the process and the pitfalls.
Securing WordPress: Lessons from a Brute Force Attack
A client site got hit with a sustained brute force attack. Here is what I learned about hardening WordPress security the right way.
Building Custom Gutenberg Blocks with React
The Gutenberg editor is built on React. Here is how I create custom blocks that feel native and are actually useful.
How to Optimize WordPress Database Queries for Large Sites
Slow database queries can cripple a WordPress site. Here are the techniques I use to identify and fix the worst offenders.
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