Learn JavaScript & The WP REST API Deeply at a Day of REST

In this post I talk about why I am excited that A Day of REST, the conference for JS and API driven WP Development is coming to the states!

Slides from WordCamp Baltimore – A Year of Learning (and Teaching) JavaScript Deeply

Today I had the chance to speak at WordCamp Baltimore 2016 about my last year of learning and teaching JavaScript Deeply. I had a great time preparing the slides and getting everything ready and hopefully it all went well 🙂 I'll add up the video once its on WordPress.tv https://speakerdeck.com/zgordon/a-year-of-learning-and-teaching-javascript-deeply

Zac Gordon Will Be Presenting at A Week of REST with Human Made in the UK!!!

When I set out to start my JavaScript for WordPress Master Course back in November, Human Made was one of the primary companies I wanted to partner with. They have Joe, Ryan, Siobhan and many other talented folks who I deeply respect and would love to work with. They are also the leading company out there promoting the WordPress … Continue reading Zac Gordon Will Be Presenting at A Week of REST with Human Made in the UK!!! →

WooConf 2016 – WooCommerce Theme Development Workshop

I had the pleasure this year of doing a workshop at WooConf about theme development using WooCommerce. You can find the entire talk workshop here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJUxWhWLbN4 And my slides as well: https://speakerdeck.com/zgordon/woocommerce-theme-development-workshop

$100 Off My WooCommerce Development Workshop at WooConf 2016

I'm super excited to head out to Austin on April 6-8 this year for my 2nd WooConf. This year I will be doing a workshop based on a WooCommerce Theme Development Course I did at Treehouse. Thanks to the folks at WooCommerce, I have an unlimited coupon code "WOOCONFZAC" for $100 off for anyone who wants to attend the conference … Continue reading $100 Off My WooCommerce Development Workshop at WooConf 2016 →

Comparing JavaScript Library and Frameworks for WordPress – WordCamp Miami

A super big thanks to all the folks at WordCamp Miami for putting on a Learning JavaScript Deeply Track. Here are my slide notes from the talk as well as some helpful links: https://speakerdeck.com/zgordon/js-libraries-and-frameworks-for-wordpress jQuery Underscore Lodash Backbone Marionette Angular React Redux Please also check out my course, JavaScript for WordPress, which will cover all … Continue reading Comparing JavaScript Library and Frameworks for WordPress – WordCamp Miami →

Dradcast Episode – “Learn JavaScript Deeply” w Guest Zac Gordon

A big thanks and shout out to Brad and Dre for having me on the Dradcast to talk about everything from JavaScript to AI. I talk a little about what I have been up to with my JavaScript for WordPress as well. It was a fun show and you should listen over here: http://dradcast.com/shows/episode-088-learn-javascript-deeply/

Lessons in Learning WordPress – Slides from DC WP Meetup

Tonight I'm speaking at the DC WordPress Meetup on Lessons in Learning WordPress. I'll be talking about some of the lessons I've learned in teaching WordPress over the years and offer some suggestions on ways folks new to WordPress can learn more. https://speakerdeck.com/zgordon/lessons-in-learning-wordpress

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 →

Technology Education Panel at WordCamp Orlando 2015

https://twitter.com/professorjosh/status/665957144940924929/photo/1 Today I had the chance to speak on a panel at WordCamp Orlando on Technology Education with the following rock stars: Susanna Miller, Iron Yard Gregg Pollack, Code School Josh Murdock, Valencia College Zac Gordon, Treehouse We had a great moderator, Orrett Davis, who brought some great questions as well as fielded some superb questions from … Continue reading Technology Education Panel at WordCamp Orlando 2015 →