What you'll learn

Implement automatic update notifications for themes and plugins

Integrate GitHub with WordPress projects

Enhance WordPress development workflow

Learn how to use the Plugin Update Checker library

Requirements

Use a computer/device with internet access

Having basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and javascript is interesting, but not mandatory

Description

Have you ever wondered how to push theme and plugin updates to your clients WordPress sites?Imagine working locally on your WordPress projects and then sending automatic update notifications and one-click upgrades—all through the power of GitHub integration.In this course, I'll reveal the exact method I use in my WordPress development workflow to push updates to my projects. You'll get hands-on experience with the Plugin Update Checker, an awesome open-source library that enables automatic updates directly from GitHub.Ready to learn new techniques and sharpen your WordPress development skills? Let's get started on mastering plugin and theme updates.What you'll learn:Introducing Plugin Update Checker: Dive into the open-source library that facilitates automatic updates from GitHub.Integrating GitHub with WordPress: Step-by-step guidance on creating and connecting your plugins and themes to GitHub.WordPress quick tips: Discover a few handy tips to streamline your WordPress experience and improve your workflow.Who this course is for:WordPress developers: Enhance your skill set and offer greater value to clients by mastering helpful update techniques.Freelancers and agencies: Efficiently manage multiple projects and maintain consistency across all your WordPress offerings.Tech enthusiasts and hobbyists: Expand your knowledge and stay ahead in the ever-evolving WordPress ecosystem.

Overview

Section 1: Curriculum

Lecture 1 1. How the update process works

Lecture 2 How to create the simplest WordPress theme

Lecture 3 Enqueue CSS from style.css

Lecture 4 How I recommend adding styles and scripts

Lecture 5 Plugin Update Checker overview

Lecture 6 GitHub integration

Lecture 7 Push your first theme update

Lecture 8 Push theme updates on a private repository

Lecture 9 How to create the simplest WordPress plugin

Lecture 10 Add functionality to plugin

Lecture 11 Push your first plugin update

Lecture 12 Conclusion

WordPress developers,Freelancers and agencies,Tech enthusiasts and hobbyists