As a beginner, you might not be familiar with the file and folder structure of WordPress. It's important to understand the basic structure in order to build advanced sites. The following screenshot shows the files and directories of a default WordPress installation:
Let's take a look at the functionality of these directories and the most important files:
- wp-admin: This is a built-in directory used to store admin-side functionality. The primary functionalities of these files include checking admin permissions, connecting to the database, and loading the admin dashboard features. This directory is upgraded with WordPress version updates and hence the content of these files is replaced.
- wp-content: This is a built-in directory used by WordPress to store user-uploaded files such as plugins, themes, and media files. We can...