Category: WordPress Tips

Local from Flywheel Saves Database SQL Files When Site is Stopped

I was recently following some troubleshooting steps for Local and removed the docker component that Local automatically sets up via an app called VirtualBox, which it installs during setup. Right after I did this I realized that I may have also deleted all of the databases for my sites.  Turns out I did. https://twitter.com/zgordon/status/863958568097153024 NOTE: If you remove … Continue reading Local from Flywheel Saves Database SQL Files When Site is Stopped →

Learn How I Built the JavaScript for WordPress Master Course and Teaching Site on the “How I Built It Podcast”

"If you're looking to setup an online course just grab this podcast!" I love hanging and chatting Joe Casabona.  Naturally, I was excited when I found out he wanted to chat with me on his How I Built it Podcast about how I built my JavaScript for WordPress Master Course. A lot of folks have asked me content related questions about … Continue reading Learn How I Built the JavaScript for WordPress Master Course and Teaching Site on the “How I Built It Podcast” →

How to Save Wistia Video Player Speed in Local Storage with JavaScript, the Wistia API (and WordPress)

I love Wistia, the professional video hosting company with amazing stats.  I have used them since early on and host all the JavaScript for WordPress videos with them. They have had an API for a while that lets you control player speed.  Recently, they updated their player  and added speed control right into the controls. However, there is no caching mechanism for … Continue reading How to Save Wistia Video Player Speed in Local Storage with JavaScript, the Wistia API (and WordPress) →

Deciding What Development Tools to Teach in my JavaScript for WordPress Master Course

Since the beginning of 2016 I have been working on my JavaScript for WordPress Master Course.  In the first part of this course I have a section on JavaScript Development Tools. For the past few moons I have been trying to figure out exactly what JavaScript Development Tools to include in this section and in what order to cover … Continue reading Deciding What Development Tools to Teach in my JavaScript for WordPress Master Course →

Guest on WPwatercooler – Beyond Learning JavaScript Deeply

Thanks to George Sephanis for inviting me on the WPwatercooler show this week to discuss what else is worth learning deeply in 2016 besides JavaScript. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ-fzGM669M Of course, several of the folks on the show, including myself, are still focused on learning JavaScript in 2016, However, a number of other good areas came up as well: Ways of Building with … Continue reading Guest on WPwatercooler – Beyond Learning JavaScript Deeply →

How and Where I’ve Been (Re)Learning JavaScript

As I speed down the path to launch for my JavaScript for WordPress Master Course, I have been busily learning and relearning JavaScript anew. Actually, I have worked with JS for a long time now and even taught college and high school JavaScript courses well before Treehouse.  However, JavaScript has come a long way in the last few … Continue reading How and Where I’ve Been (Re)Learning JavaScript →

Slides for WordCamp Baltimore – Learning PHP for WordPress Development

I'm very excited to be back at a WordCamp in Baltimore, a town I love.  Today I am speaking on PHP for WordPress, a topic near and dear to my heart since I learned PHP via WordPress and, as a teacher, guide others on this path as well. https://speakerdeck.com/zgordon/php-for-wordpress After you check out the slide … Continue reading Slides for WordCamp Baltimore – Learning PHP for WordPress Development →