What Languages Do I Need to Learn for WordPress? | EP 21

What Languages Do I Need to Learn for WordPress?

1. WordPress Core 01:07
   • Before you learn any other languages, gain an understanding of how WordPress Core works.
   •  If you learn WordPress Core and stay within the formatting, you’ll have fewer issues down the road when WordPress does updates.
2. HTML 02:38
   • WordPress generates a lot of the HTML for you as you are building the pages, but having basic knowledge will help you troubleshoot problems in the code.
3. CSS 03:21
   • Basically, the CSS is the visual layer of the site. Without CSS, the HTML would look like a word document.
   • It defines the colors, fonts, and placement of elements on the page.
   • #1 skill you’ve got to be good at when designing websites.
4. PHP 04:20
   • Server-side web language.
   • Not necessary to be an expert at PHP. You just need to have a basic understanding of how to modify PHP files.
5. Javascript 06:01
   • Not crucial to know, but is an added bonus.
   • A lot of plugins will use Javascript.
   • Knowing Javascript will let you take the design of your website to the next level.
6. Resources
   • Codeacademy
   • W3 Schools
   • CSS-Tricks
   • Lynda
   • Udemy