Best of WordPress — May 2024

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   WordPress·2y

   Studio: Now Available for Windows

   Studio, a free local WordPress development environment, is now available for Windows machines. It provides a fast and simple way to build WordPress sites locally. The Windows version of Studio allows users to access WP Admin, the Site Editor, global styles, and patterns with just one click. Users can also easily create and share demo sites.

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   Community Picks·2y

   Using JavaScript FileReader to Upload Large Files in Chunks and Avoid Server Limits

   Learn how to upload large files in JavaScript using the FileReader API. Avoid server limits by breaking the file into chunks. Explore an example of a WordPress plugin that utilizes this technique.

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   David Bombal·2y

   Hacking Wordpress Websites with Python (using Dark Web and Telegram data)

   Learn how to hack WordPress websites using Python and leaked credentials from the dark web. Find out how to protect your passwords and why using a password manager and two-factor authentication is important.

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   Watercooler·2y

   WordPress developers

   Learn how to become a WordPress developer and discover the skills needed for this role.

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   WordPress Beginner·2y

   19 Best WordPress Starter Themes for Developers in 2024

   Discover the best WordPress starter themes for developers in 2024. These themes provide a solid foundation and allow for complete customization. Learn how to use them and who should use them.

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   AI in Plain English·2y

   Coolest thing I made with AI — GPT-4o

   The author created a WordPress plugin that uses AI to write social media posts and discusses the capabilities of the GPT-4o model. They also mention the potential for AI to help with coding and encourage learning and leveraging AI power.

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   Faun·2y

   Building Infrastructure to Serve Millions of Users on AWS: Preparation

   This post provides step-by-step instructions on building infrastructure to serve millions of users on AWS. It covers topics such as creating virtual machines, installing WordPress on a virtual machine, creating a database on AWS, and connecting WordPress to an S3 bucket.

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   Geoff Graham·2y

   Modern WordPress

   The post discusses the challenges and shortcomings of WordPress theming in modern times, including difficulties in creating custom block themes, inconsistency in editing templates, and issues with styling.

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   Community Picks·2y

   How to Optimize WordPress on Ubuntu

   This post discusses the importance of optimizing WordPress installations for performance and speed. It covers considerations for hosting providers, server location, theme selection, plugin usage, and configuration tweaks. Caching is also highlighted as a way to improve site performance.

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    AWS in Plain English·2y

    Host WordPress Sites using EC2 + Nginx Reverse Proxy + Let’s Encrypt + Domain Name: A Detailed Guide

    A detailed guide on how to host WordPress sites using EC2, configure Nginx reverse proxy, and secure the website using Let's Encrypt SSL certificates.

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    Frontend Masters·2y

    Modern WordPress – Yikes! – Frontend Masters Boost

    The post discusses the author's opinion on modern WordPress development, including the Gutenberg editor and full-site editing.

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