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How to Make a Custom Website from Scratch using WordPress (Theme Development)

Offered By: freeCodeCamp

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WordPress Courses Computer Science Courses Web Development Courses Javascript Courses PHP Courses HTML Courses Responsive Design Courses WordPress Theme Development Courses

Course Description

Overview

Develop a fully responsive custom website from scratch using WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP in this comprehensive tutorial. Master the art of WordPress theme development as you progress through a step-by-step process, starting with research and planning, moving on to UI design for multiple pages, and diving into PHP basics. Install WordPress locally, create a custom post type, understand template hierarchy, and implement essential WordPress functions. Build key website components including a front page, blog index, single post page with comments, sidebar with search functionality, contact form, and a custom 404 page. Access provided source code repositories and additional resources to enhance your learning experience and create a professional, customized WordPress website.

Syllabus

Intro and Demo.
Research & Planning.
UI Design - The Front Page.
UI Design - CSS.
UI Design - JavaScript.
UI Design - More Pages.
PHP Basics.
Installing WordPress locally.
WordPress - style.css file.
WordPress - linking CSS and JS.
WordPress - Custom Post Type.
WordPress - Template Hierarchy.
WordPress - while loop.
WordPress - the Front Page.
WordPress - Blogs Index Page.
WordPress - Single Post Page & Comments.
WordPress - Sidebar & Search.
WordPress - Contact Form.
WordPress - Custom 404 Page.
Finishing Up.


Taught by

freeCodeCamp.org

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