Author: Dave Matthews
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WordPress & Kubernetes: Separating Key WordPress Components for Kubernetes
This is the second blog post in our WordPress & Kubernetes series. In this post you will learn about the key WordPress components, and why they need separating in different Kubernetes pods for redundancy, high availability and scalability.
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WordPress Backend Performance Benchmarks: Cloudways Autonomous, Kinsta, WP Engine
The WordPress Backend Performance Benchmarks compared three prominent hosting providers – Cloudways Autonomous, Kinsta, and WP Engine – using a rigorous methodology. The study aimed to assess the platforms’ capabilities in handling an extensive e-commerce workload with WooCommerce. The testing environment, server configuration, and test cases were meticulously designed to simulate real-world scenarios. The focus…
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Choosing the Right WordPress Hosting Provider: Key Considerations
Selecting the right hosting provider is a critical decision when it comes to managing your WordPress website. A reliable hosting service ensures optimal performance, security, and support for your online presence. However, with numerous options available, it’s essential to be aware of key considerations before making your choice. In this article, we will explore the…
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The Importance of Following Coding Standards and Conventions in Software Engineering
In the realm of WordPress development and software engineering in general, adhering to coding standards and conventions is a vital aspect of creating high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code. These standards and conventions serve as a set of guidelines that govern how code should be written, formatted, and organized. While they may seem trivial to some,…
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The Vital Role of $wpdb->prepare() in WordPress
In the world of WordPress development, ensuring the security and integrity of your website’s data is of paramount importance. As a developer, you have a responsibility to protect your users’ information from malicious attacks such as SQL injection. Fortunately, WordPress provides a powerful tool called $wpdb->prepare() that can help you safeguard your database queries and…
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Stay Secure and Build Trust: Why Your Website Needs an SSL Certificate
As the internet continues to evolve and become more integral to our daily lives, the security of our online interactions has become increasingly important. One way to help ensure the security of your website and its visitors is to have an SSL certificate. What is an SSL certificate? An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate is…
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Working with Arrays in WordPress: A Guide to the wp_list_pluck() Function
If you’ve been working with WordPress for a while, you may have come across the wp_list_pluck() function in your theme or plugin development. This function is a handy tool that allows you to extract a specific column of data from an array of objects or associative arrays. In this post, we’ll take a closer look…
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Block Theme vs Regular Theme: Understanding the Difference in WordPress
WordPress is a popular platform for creating websites, and one of the key features of WordPress is its ability to use themes. A theme is a collection of files that define the look and functionality of a website. It consists of various templates, stylesheets, and PHP files that control how the website appears and behaves.…
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Exploring wp_cache_* functions in WordPress
In our previous post, we explored the concept of object caching in WordPress, discussing how WordPress caches data and the benefits of using object caching. In this post, we’ll dive deeper into the wp_cache_* functions, which provide developers with a powerful toolset for working with object caching in WordPress. What are wp_cache_* functions? The wp_cache_*…
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Revolutionizing WordPress with Gutenberg: What You Need to Know
Gutenberg is an editor for WordPress that was introduced in December 2018. It replaced the Classic Editor and provides users with a more modern and intuitive way to create and edit content on their WordPress websites. With its block-based approach, Gutenberg allows users to create and arrange content using various types of blocks, such as…