WordPress Website Development

WordPress Website Development is a specialized field within web development that focuses on building, customizing, and maintaining websites using the WordPress open-source content management system (CMS). Rooted in computer science principles, this practice involves leveraging the PHP programming language and a MySQL database to extend WordPress's core functionality through custom plugins and themes. Developers utilize front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to control the presentation and user experience, enabling the creation of a wide range of websites, from simple blogs and portfolios to complex e-commerce platforms and enterprise-level applications.

1. Introduction to WordPress
   1. Understanding Content Management Systems
      1. Definition and Purpose of CMS
      2. Benefits of Using CMS
      3. Types of CMS Platforms
      4. CMS vs Static Websites
      5. CMS Market Landscape
   2. History and Evolution of WordPress
      1. Origins and Founding Story
      2. Initial Release and Early Development
      3. Major Version Milestones
      4. Introduction of Key Features Over Time
      5. Growth Statistics and Adoption Trends
      6. Future Roadmap and Direction
   3. WordPress.org vs WordPress.com
      1. Self-Hosted WordPress (WordPress.org)
      2. Hosted WordPress (WordPress.com)
      3. Feature Comparison Matrix
      4. Cost Analysis
      5. Migration Between Platforms
      6. Decision Factors for Choosing
   4. WordPress Ecosystem and Community
      1. Global Usage Statistics
      2. Market Share Analysis
      3. WordPress Foundation
      4. Community Structure
      5. WordCamps and Events
      6. Local Meetups
      7. Online Resources and Forums
      8. Contributing to WordPress Core