In this chapter, we explored the basics of user roles and capabilities related to web application development. We were able to choose the user roles for our application considering the various possibilities provided by WordPress.
Next, we learned how to create custom routes in order to achieve an MVC-like process using the frontend controller and custom template system.
Finally, we looked at how we can customize the built-in registration and login process in the frontend to cater to advanced requirements in web application development.
By now, you should be capable of defining user roles and capabilities to match your application, create custom routers for common modules, implement custom controllers with custom template systems, and customize the existing user registration and authentication process.
In the next chapter, we will look at how we can adapt the existing database of WordPress into web applications, while planning the database for a portfolio management application. Stay...