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WordPress development, plugin engineering, Laravel, and the occasional reflection on shipping software that lasts.
7 Powerful Ways to Instantly Boost Your WordPress Site Speed
Is your WordPress site running slower than it should? A slow website can kill user experience, lower your SEO rankings, and crush conversion rates. But here’s the good news: with a few expert tips, you can dramatically improve your site speed today. In this blog, we’ll break down exactly how to make your WordPress site […]
Deploying WordPress.org Themes with GitHub Actions
In the dynamic world of WordPress development, efficiency and automation are key to staying ahead. Deploying your theme to the WordPress.org repository can be a meticulous process, but with GitHub Actions, you can automate and streamline this workflow. This guide will walk you through setting up GitHub Actions to deploy your WordPress.org theme, addressing common […]
How to Add Google Fonts to Shopify (2026 — Theme Editor & theme.liquid Methods)
Fonts play a crucial role in shaping your Shopify store’s visual identity. A well-chosen font can enhance your brand’s personality, improve readability, and create a seamless user experience. Google Fonts offers a vast library of free, high-quality fonts that can elevate your Shopify store’s design without slowing down your site. If you’re wondering how to […]
Building an extendible WordPress admin Settings page with Gutenberg Components
In a WordPress settings page 3rd-party developers can inject their own settings fields / HTML with action hooks, but you cannot do the same if you decide to build your plugin’s settings page in React. This article explores the options to make our React Components extendible such that 3rd-party developers can easily inject their own […]
ওয়ার্ডপ্রেস গুটেনবার্গ ব্লক ডেভেলপমেন্ট: শুরু করার পূর্বে যা জানা দরকার
ওয়ার্ডপ্রেসের গুটেনবার্গ এডিটর ২০১৮ সালে ওয়ার্ডপ্রেস ৫.০ আপডেটের মাধ্যমে আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে যুক্ত হয়। এটি ওয়ার্ডপ্রেসে কন্টেন্ট তৈরি এবং ডিজাইন করার এক নতুন দিগন্ত খুলে দেয়। গুটেনবার্গ ব্লক এডিটর ব্যবহার করে, আপনি পোস্ট এবং পেজের বিভিন্ন এলিমেন্টগুলোকে ব্লক হিসেবে সাজিয়ে কাস্টম লেআউট তৈরি করতে পারেন। তবে, একজন ডেভেলপার হিসেবে গুটেনবার্গ ব্লক ডেভেলপমেন্ট শুরুর আগে কিছু বিষয় মাথায় […]
Boost Your PHP & WordPress Code: 7 Powerful “Return Early” Techniques
Introduction In the world of PHP and WordPress development, writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code is crucial. One powerful technique that can significantly improve your code quality is the “return early” pattern. This approach not only enhances readability but also optimizes performance and reduces complexity. In this article, we’ll dive deep into the “return early” […]
Essential Tools for My Development Workflow
In my development journey, I rely on a variety of tools to enhance productivity, streamline tasks, and ensure high-quality results. Here’s a look at the tools I use regularly: Visual Studio Code (VSCode) VSCode is my go-to code editor due to its versatility, extensive extensions library, and robust debugging capabilities. It supports multiple languages and […]
Deploy Your Plugin to the WordPress.org Repository Using GitHub Actions
Automating the deployment of your WordPress plugin to the WordPress.org repository can save you time and ensure a smooth release process. With GitHub Actions and the 10up/action-wordpress-plugin-asset-update action, you can streamline this process. Here’s how to set it up: Step 1: Prepare Your Plugin Ensure your plugin follows WordPress.org guidelines and includes the necessary files […]
WordPress Error Log Not Showing with Laravel Herd
If you’re encountering issues with Laravel Herd where error logs are not showing up in WordPress, the solution involves adjusting the log configuration for PHP-FPM. Here’s how you can resolve this: Step-by-Step Solution Step 1: Locate the Log File Laravel Herd writes logs to the following file: Step 2: Adjust Configuration Files Navigate to the […]