{"id":31632,"date":"2019-02-14T10:00:35","date_gmt":"2019-02-14T10:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getflywheel.com\/?p=31632"},"modified":"2024-06-30T15:45:56","modified_gmt":"2024-06-30T20:45:56","slug":"get-involved-wordpress-development","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/resources\/get-involved-wordpress-development\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways You Can Start Getting Involved with WordPress Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re a <a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordPress<\/a> user and budding developer, you might be tempted to put your own stamp on the platform. Since <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/training\/handbook\/user-lessons\/what-is-open-source\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordPress is open-source<\/a> and almost entirely managed by its community, contributing to its ongoing development is actually quite easy and rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part is that there are so many ways you can help the platform grow. Naturally, as a developer, you might want to write your own plugin or build a new theme. However, you can even make a difference by becoming a tester, or by contributing directly to WordPress\u2019 core.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I\u2019ll discuss how you can get started with WordPress\u2019 development, even if you\u2019re a beginner. I\u2019m also going to show you how you can do this with the help of <a href=\"https:\/\/localwp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Local<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Should Consider Developing for WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re probably aware that WordPress is \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Open-source_model\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">open-source<\/a>\u2019 software. This means, unlike many other pieces of software, it\u2019s not developed by a single company with their own in-house staff. Instead, <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordPress is developed<\/a> and maintained entirely by its own community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, every aspect of WordPress, including all <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.wordpress.org\/plugins\/intro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">plugins<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/codex.wordpress.org\/Theme_Development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">themes<\/a>, and even the <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/core\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">core platform<\/a> itself, are all products of the broader community. It also means that literally anyone is able to contribute to the platform as the platform wouldn\u2019t even exist without volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, this is highly encouraged. WordPress-founder Matt Mullenweg has actually recommended that companies using WordPress in some capacity should <a href=\"https:\/\/ma.tt\/2014\/09\/five-for-the-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contribute 5% of their resources<\/a> back into the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developing for WordPress is also a great way to learn new skills and build connections. This is because the WordPress community is truly global and encompasses a wide-range of elements. Even non-developers can help out in several ways, such as by <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">providing support<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/polyglots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">performing translation<\/a>, or working to <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/accessibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">improve the platform\u2019s accessibility<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, I\u2019d be remiss if I didn\u2019t also mention that another reason to work with WordPress is the potential <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpexplorer.com\/make-money-with-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">to earn money<\/a>. Many developers create plugins or themes, which they monetize to make a tidy profit. While some use this to earn extra pocket money, some developers are so successful that they can make a living solely through WordPress development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 Ways You Can Get Started Developing for WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How you decide to take your first steps into the world of WordPress development will naturally depend on your pre-existing skills and interests. As such, I\u2019ve collected some of the best entry-points to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Beta test new WordPress releases<\/li><li>Try WordPress plugin development<\/li><li>Start WordPress theme development<\/li><li>Contribute to the WordPress core<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I move onto the first way to get started, let\u2019s quickly run through some prerequisites. As I mentioned, anybody can develop for WordPress, regardless of their location or experience. However, if you\u2019re planning on getting into development, you should at least have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3schools.com\/php\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">basic understanding of PHP<\/a> (as this is the language WordPress is built on), as well as working with <a href=\"https:\/\/websitesetup.org\/html-tutorial-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HTML<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.mozilla.org\/en-US\/docs\/Learn\/CSS\/Introduction_to_CSS\/How_CSS_works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CSS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Beta Test New WordPress Releases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have minimal coding experience, a good starting point is to become a tester. Every new version of WordPress needs to be thoroughly tested before it goes live, so contributing at this stage is hugely beneficial for the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also gives you insight into the development process, while learning more about the ins and outs of how WordPress works behind the scenes. In turn, this can be helpful if you later decide to start contributing directly by creating your own assets or code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, I recommend you become familiar with the <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordPress Test team<\/a>. These are the people who dedicate their time to testing each new version before release, and if you\u2019re interested in helping out you can do so by joining the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.slack.com\/messages\/core-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#core-test<\/a> Slack channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re ready to get started, you can download and <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/core\/handbook\/testing\/beta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">install the beta version of WordPress<\/a>. The easiest way to do this is with the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordpress-beta-tester\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordPress Beta Tester<\/a> plugin, which will install the latest \u201cnightly build.\u201d This is a pre-release version of the software, which is currently in need of being tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can then go ahead and use the platform as normal to look for bugs and other issues. If you come across a problem that hasn\u2019t been discovered yet, you can then <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/core\/handbook\/testing\/reporting-bugs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">report a bug<\/a>. For more information on how to do this, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/core\/handbook\/testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the official testing handbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Try WordPress Plugin Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plugins<\/a> are pieces of software you can install on your WordPress site to add new functionality. You\u2019re probably more than aware of this already, but I\u2019m reiterating it here because I want to demystify them. It\u2019s easy to think that plugins are only created by seasoned developers, but this is not the case. Simply put, plugins can be created by anyone with even a small degree of coding experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, a plugin can technically contain a single function with only a few lines of code. As such, a good way to get started is to <a href=\"https:\/\/getflywheel.com\/layout\/how-to-build-your-very-own-wordpress-plugin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">write a very simple plugin<\/a> and activate it on your site. This will help you understand how plugins fit into the WordPress ecosystem before you start creating something more ambitious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good way to do this is by using a <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/getflywheel.com\/layout\/local-wordpress-development-environment-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">local development environment<\/a>. We (of course) champion <a href=\"https:\/\/localwp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Local<\/a> for this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/getflywheel-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Twitter_No_Copy_1024x512.png\" alt=\"A view of Local by Flywheel shown on a laptop\" class=\"wp-image-30431\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This gives you a lot of freedom to experiment without needing to worry about hosting or potentially causing damage to a live site. It\u2019s also free, so there\u2019s no budgetary threshold for getting started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve created a functioning plugin, you can even share it with the world. In fact, you can even submit it to the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/developers\/add\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordPress.org Plugin Repository<\/a>. In order to <a href=\"https:\/\/getflywheel.com\/layout\/how-to-publish-your-first-wordpress-plugin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">publish your plugin<\/a>, you need to ensure that you follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wordpress-org\/detailed-plugin-guidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">standards outlined by the Plugin Review Team<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Start WordPress Theme Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In many ways, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordPress themes<\/a> are not dissimilar from plugins. Like plugins, they are an extension you can add to your site in order to change its appearance and functionality. They also offer you a good introduction to WordPress development, as it\u2019s actually not very difficult to create your own theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to get started with <a href=\"https:\/\/codex.wordpress.org\/Theme_Development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">theme<\/a> development is to use a starter theme, such as <a href=\"http:\/\/underscores.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Underscores<\/a>. This is a bare-bones theme that only includes the most basic elements you need, which you can then style and modify. Effectively, this removes the most tedious and difficult aspects of creating a theme, enabling you to focus on the design and layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this approach seems overwhelming, you can instead opt to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/getflywheel.com\/layout\/how-to-create-a-wordpress-child-theme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">child theme<\/a>. This lets you modify an existing theme by adding new functionality. This way, you can experiment to see how certain changes affects your site\u2019s appearance by using a familiar theme as a base. As you get more knowledgeable, you can then expand on your theme to create something more ambitious and unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, I recommend you use a local environment to create your theme. (<a href=\"https:\/\/localwp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Local<\/a> is still your go-to choice here.) This will let you work alone, unhindered by the risk of affecting a live site or having to worry about finding web hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019ve created a theme you\u2019re happy with, you may also be able to submit your finished <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/upload\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">themes<\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordPress.org Theme Repository<\/a>. However, in order for it to be accepted, you\u2019ll need to follow <a href=\"https:\/\/codex.wordpress.org\/Theme_Development#Theme_Development_Standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the theme development standards<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Contribute to WordPress Core<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The final frontier when it comes to WordPress development is undeniably contributing directly to <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/core\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WordPress\u2019 core<\/a>. This is the term used to describe the basic WordPress platform, as in its default setup, without any plugins or themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you\u2019ll need to understand that WordPress is developed using a project management system called \u2019<a href=\"https:\/\/trac.edgewall.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trac<\/a>.\u2019 This works by letting users log tickets, which are public tasks that anybody can work on. Trac can be a little overwhelming at first, but <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/core\/handbook\/contribute\/trac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the WordPress Handbook features information<\/a> on how the system works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, the best way to get started is by looking at the tickets that are marked as \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/core.trac.wordpress.org\/tickets\/good-first-bugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Good First Bugs<\/a>.\u201d These are tasks that have been specifically highlighted as a good starting point for inexperienced contributors. Take a look at the open tickets and see if there are any you feel you could take care of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, I\u2019d recommend joining the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.slack.com\/messages\/core\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#core<\/a> channel on Slack. This is where contributors come to discuss their plans, and how they\u2019re moving forward with different goals and bugs. It\u2019s also a good place to introduce yourself and get to know the other developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">BONUS: Create an Add-On for Local!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/localwp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Local<\/a> is powered by thousands of talented developers just like you. If you\u2019d like to join the journey to build the best local development platform in the world, you can build you very own add-on to share with the rest of the Local community! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress lives and breathes thanks to the volunteers who are willing to put their time into improving the platform. This means anybody who wants to can help out by contributing to the platform in some way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I\u2019ve discussed the following ways you can start developing for WordPress:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Beta test new WordPress releases.<\/li><li>Create a WordPress plugin.<\/li><li>Design a WordPress theme.<\/li><li>Contribute to WordPress core.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have any questions about getting started with WordPress development, or how <a href=\"https:\/\/localwp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Local<\/a> can help? 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