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PHPUnit WordPress Plugin Testing tutorial illustration with code and test icons

How to Write PHPUnit Tests for Your WordPress Plugin (A Practical Tutorial for 2026)

Set up wp-env, install PHPUnit and Brain Monkey, write unit and integration tests for hooks, CPTs, and REST endpoints, then automate with GitHub Actions.

Varun Dubey · May 8, 2026 · 14 min read

Code showing register_post_type function in WordPress with REST API enabled

APIs & Integrations

Custom Post Type WordPress: Register Without a Plugin (REST API Enabled)

Learn to register a custom post type in WordPress using register_post_type with REST API support, custom taxonomy, theme templates, and Gutenberg editor. No plugin needed.

Varun Dubey · May 8, 2026 · 14 min read

WordPress Multisite setup guide showing network admin dashboard and wp-config.php configuration

For Developers

How to Set Up Multisite in WordPress (And When You Actually Need It)

Step-by-step guide to WordPress multisite setup: wp-config.php constants, .htaccess and Nginx rewrite rules, domain mapping, WP-CLI network commands, and backup strategy for running multiple sites from one install.

Varun Dubey · May 8, 2026 · 14 min read

Git and GitHub workflow diagram for WordPress plugin development showing branch model and CI pipeline

Agency Tools & Workflows

How to Use Git for WordPress Plugins (Complete Guide)

Learn the exact Git and GitHub workflow agencies use for WordPress plugin development in 2026: repo structure, .gitignore, semantic versioning, branch model, GitHub Actions CI with PHPCS and PHPStan and PHPUnit, automatic .zip releases on tag push, and WordPress.org SVN sync.

Varun Dubey · May 8, 2026 · 14 min read

Custom Gutenberg block development with React and @wordpress/create-block step by step tutorial

For Developers

Custom Gutenberg Blocks: The Essential React Guide 2026

Building a custom Gutenberg block from scratch sounds intimidating at first. You’re suddenly dealing with React, webpack, PHP registration, and a JavaScript build pipeline … Read more

Varun Dubey · May 8, 2026 · 14 min read

DDEV vs Local vs Docker Compose comparison for local WordPress development in 2026

For Developers

How to Set Up a Local WordPress Development Environment in 2026 (DDEV vs Local vs Docker)

Compare DDEV, Local by Flywheel, Lando, and raw Docker Compose for setting up a local WordPress development environment in 2026. Concrete setup commands, PHP and MySQL version switching, Xdebug, Mailpit, multisite, and custom domains for each tool.

Varun Dubey · May 8, 2026 · 14 min read

How to Customize the WooCommerce Checkout Without Breaking Everything

For Developers

WooCommerce Checkout Customization: The Complete Guide to Safe, Powerful Changes

Customize the WooCommerce checkout in 2026. Classic vs block checkout, adding custom fields with PHP hooks, validating and saving field data, filtering payment gateways, and block checkout JS extensions.

Varun Dubey · May 8, 2026 · 14 min read

How to Build a Dynamic Gutenberg Block With Server-Side Rendering in 2026

For Developers

Build Powerful Dynamic Gutenberg Blocks: A Complete Server-Side Rendering Guide

Build a dynamic Gutenberg block with server-side rendering in 2026. Covers block.json, PHP render callbacks, React edit component with ServerSideRender, block registration, caching, and real-world examples.

Varun Dubey · May 8, 2026 · 14 min read

How to Create a Child Theme and Actually Use It the Right Way

How-To Guides

WordPress Child Themes: The Definitive Guide to Doing It Right

Everything about WordPress child themes in 2026. When to use a child theme, how to create one for classic and block themes, block theme.json inheritance, template overrides, and common mistakes to avoid.

Varun Dubey · April 30, 2026 · 14 min read

How to Create a Custom WordPress Theme From Scratch in 2026

For Developers

Build a Custom WordPress Theme From Scratch: The Complete Developer Guide

Build a custom WordPress theme from scratch in 2026. Covers classic vs block themes, required files (style.css, functions.php, theme.json), template hierarchy, and starter code you can use today.

Varun Dubey · April 30, 2026 · 14 min read

WordPress user roles diagram showing Subscriber, Contributor, Author, Editor, and Administrator with their access levels and capabilities

Getting Started with WordPress

WordPress User Roles Explained: Who Should Have Access to What

If you’ve ever handed someone access to your WordPress site and then worried about what they might accidentally break, you’re not alone. User roles … Read more

Varun Dubey · April 29, 2026 · 14 min read

How to hide the WordPress login URL from hackers using WPS Hide Login, 2FA and rate limiting

Beginner’s Guide

How to Hide the WordPress Login URL From Hackers (Without Breaking Your Site)

Every WordPress site on the planet has the same two login addresses out of the box: /wp-login.php and /wp-admin. Hackers know this. Bots know … Read more

Varun Dubey · April 29, 2026 · 14 min read

WordPress image compression guide showing before and after page load times - compress images to load pages in under 2 seconds

How-To Guides

How to Compress WordPress Images So Pages Load in Under 2 Seconds

Images are beautiful. They make your site look professional, keep visitors engaged, and help explain complex ideas in seconds. But images are also the … Read more

Varun Dubey · April 29, 2026 · 14 min read

Gutenberg blocks used to build a WordPress landing page without a page builder plugin - showing Group, Columns, Cover, Buttons and Patterns blocks

Beginner’s Guide

How to Build a WordPress Landing Page Without a Page Builder Plugin

Page builders are everywhere in WordPress. Elementor has over 10 million active installs. WPBakery ships bundled with thousands of premium themes. Divi has built … Read more

Varun Dubey · April 29, 2026 · 14 min read

WordPress admin running slow diagnostic guide showing WP Heartbeat slow queries plugin bloat and Gutenberg assets fixes

Beginner’s Guide

Why Is WordPress Admin So Slow (And How to Make It Fast Again in 2026)

Diagnose and fix a slow WordPress admin panel. Learn how to control the Heartbeat API, add Redis object cache, find plugin offenders, fix Gutenberg slowness, and optimize server resources.

Varun Dubey · April 20, 2026 · 14 min read

Category: For Developers

How to Write PHPUnit Tests for Your WordPress Plugin (A Practical Tutorial for 2026)

Custom Post Type WordPress: Register Without a Plugin (REST API Enabled)

How to Set Up Multisite in WordPress (And When You Actually Need It)

How to Use Git for WordPress Plugins (Complete Guide)

Custom Gutenberg Blocks: The Essential React Guide 2026

How to Set Up a Local WordPress Development Environment in 2026 (DDEV vs Local vs Docker)

WooCommerce Checkout Customization: The Complete Guide to Safe, Powerful Changes

Build Powerful Dynamic Gutenberg Blocks: A Complete Server-Side Rendering Guide

WordPress Child Themes: The Definitive Guide to Doing It Right

Build a Custom WordPress Theme From Scratch: The Complete Developer Guide

WordPress User Roles Explained: Who Should Have Access to What

How to Hide the WordPress Login URL From Hackers (Without Breaking Your Site)

How to Compress WordPress Images So Pages Load in Under 2 Seconds

How to Build a WordPress Landing Page Without a Page Builder Plugin

Why Is WordPress Admin So Slow (And How to Make It Fast Again in 2026)