How to Build Custom Queries with WP_Query: Practical Examples
Copy-and-adapt WP_Query examples: related posts, featured sliders, events, filterable portfolios, paginated archives, and how to cache an expensive query.
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WordPress Template Tags: A Practical Reference for Theme Developers
A practical reference to WordPress template tags: the_ vs get_the_, content, date, author, taxonomy, image, site, and navigation tags, with safe escaping.
WordPress Conditional Tags Explained with Practical Examples
Learn WordPress conditional tags: is_single, is_page, is_home vs is_front_page, archives, and the timing rule, with patterns for asset loading and pre_get_posts.
get_posts vs WP_Query vs query_posts: Which to Use and When
WP_Query, get_posts(), or query_posts()? A clear comparison of what each does, why query_posts() breaks pagination, and a simple rule for picking the…
How to Modify Main Queries with pre_get_posts in WordPress
Use the pre_get_posts hook to change WordPress archives safely: the is_main_query and is_admin guards, practical recipes, and the feed/REST gotcha to avoid.
The Global $post Object and setup_postdata Explained
Understand the global $post object: how the_post() and setup_postdata() populate it, why wp_reset_postdata() matters, and how to access post data outside the…
What Is WordPress? A Developer’s Overview
WordPress is the open-source PHP CMS that powers a large share of the web. Learn what it is, how it works, and…
How to Install WordPress: Manual, One-Click & Local
Install WordPress three ways: manual, one-click, and local with Local by Flywheel. A developer's guide to picking the right method for development…
How to Set Up a WordPress Development Environment with Docker (wp-env)
Set up a containerised WordPress development environment with Docker and wp-env. Includes a from-scratch Docker Compose alternative, troubleshooting, and team workflow.
WordPress File and Folder Structure Explained for Developers
Learn what every folder and file in a WordPress installation does, which ones to edit as a developer, and how wp-content is…