project
Learners with build a library in which to sort and share information (i.e. music, photos, recipes etc...). Potential users should be able to view, favourite and upload items as well as make collections and view ones created by other users.
The frontend of this project will be built using React. For the backend, it will use ASP.NET to handle server-side functionality. User accounts and item lists will be stored in a PostgreSQL or SQLite database.
Your project for the next 3 weeks will be to develop a .NET backend connected to a database and linked to a React frontend. This week you should start by building the backend and testing it with Swagger (.NET equivalent to Postman). Tests should cover the creation users and endpoints related to user content.
Like the last project you will benefit by building a scheme for your database before you start. Hopefully with what you learned from last projects you are ready to think about how things will connect and consider what sorts of endpoints you will want. Finally, think about what you have done for stretch goals on previous projects and see if you can come up with a different sort of goal this time. For example if you've been stretching yourself by adding technical complexity try focusing on design or UX/UI instead.
Questions to consider
What endpoints will you need for your app?
What sort of classes will you need to match your data and how will these be represented in OOP (object orientated programming)?
Useful resources
As a user, I want to:
Login to an individual account
See my collections of items and favourites
Search and look at other users collections
Stretch user stories
Make sure users can only edit their own collections and items
Stop duplicate items being uploaded
Repository naming convention
Please name your repo following this template: PRO05_Name1_Name2_Name3_Name4
Acceptance criteria
Project Overview: Building a Custom WordPress Site with Theme and Plugin Development
Over the next three weeks, you will develop a fully functional WordPress website from scratch. Starting with setting up your local development environment, you'll create a custom theme tailored to your design preferences, incorporating dynamic content using The Loop and interactive elements with TypeScript. You'll then plan and build a custom plugin to add significant functionality to your site, such as an event manager or testimonials feature, utilizing custom post types, taxonomies, and AJAX for dynamic updates.
In the final week, you'll focus on deploying your site to a live hosting environment, implementing security best practices, and optimizing performance. By integrating your custom plugin with your theme, you'll create a seamless user experience. This project will enhance your proficiency in WordPress development and PHP programming, providing you with valuable skills and a portfolio-worthy website.
Foundations of WordPress and PHP
Monday: Setting Up the Development Environment
Objectives:
Set up a local server environment for WordPress development.
Install and configure WordPress locally.
Tuesday: Introduction to WordPress Theme Development
Objectives:
Understand how WordPress themes work.
Begin developing a custom theme from scratch.
Wednesday: Advanced Theme Customization
Objectives:
Add features to the custom theme.
Integrate TypeScript for front-end interactivity.
Thursday: Presentation Preparation and Delivery
Objectives:
Prepare and deliver a 20-minute presentation showcasing the custom theme.
Continue normal development activities.
Friday: Working with WordPress Database
Objectives:
Learn to interact with the WordPress database using PHP.
Understand data sanitization and security best practices.