Lesson 6: WordPress Development Basics

Start coding and customizing WordPress websites

HTML, CSS, PHP in WordPress

WordPress websites use HTML, CSS, and PHP. HTML structures pages, CSS styles them, and PHP makes the content dynamic.

WordPress Template Hierarchy

The hierarchy determines which template file loads for different pages (single post, archive, homepage).

The WordPress Loop

The Loop is how WordPress displays posts dynamically from the database. Understanding it is essential for custom themes.