API is the acronym for Application Programming Interface. According to the definition on Wikipedia, an API specifies a set of functions that accomplishes specific tasks or allows working with specific software components. As web applications grow larger, we might need to provide the application services or data to third-party applications. We cannot let third-party applications access our source code or database directly due to security reasons. So, APIs allow the access of data and services of the application through a restricted interface, where users can only access the data provided through the API. Typically, users are requested to authenticate themselves by providing usernames and necessary passwords or API keys. So, let's look at the advantages of having an application-specific API.
Wordpress Web Application Development - Third Edition
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Wordpress Web Application Development - Third Edition
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Overview of this book
WordPress is one of the most rapidly expanding markets on the Web. Learning how to build complex and scalable web applications will give you the ability and knowledge to step into the future of WordPress. WordPress 4.7 introduces some exciting new improvements and several bug fixes, which further improve the entire development process.This book is a practical, scenario-based guide to expanding the power of the WordPress core modules to develop modular and maintainable real-world applications from scratch. This book consistently emphasizes adapting WordPress features into web applications. It will walk you through the advanced usages of existing features such as access controlling; database handling; custom post types; pluggable plugins; content restrictions; routing; translation; caching; and many more, while you build the backend of a forum management application.
This book begins by explaining how to plan the development of a web application using WordPress' core features. Once the core features are explained, you will learn how to build an application by extending them through custom plugin development. Finally, you will explore advanced non-functional features and application integration.
After reading this book, you will have the ability to develop powerful web applications rapidly within limited time frames.
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Wordpress Web Application Development - Third Edition
Table of Contents (14 chapters)
Preface
Free Chapter
WordPress as a Web Application Framework
Implementing Membership Roles, Permissions, and Features
Planning and Customizing the Core Database
Building Blocks of Web Applications
Implementing Application Content Restrictions
Developing Pluggable Modules
Customizing the Dashboard for Powerful Backends
Adjusting Theme for Amazing Frontends
Enhancing the Power of Open Source Libraries and Plugins
Listening to Third-Party Applications
Integrating and Finalizing the Forum Management Application
Supplementary Modules for Web Development
Configurations, Tools, and Resources
Customer Reviews