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Day 38: Must-Use Plugins and Custom Database Tables in WordPress
Must-Use Plugins (MU Plugins): Must-Use plugins are a special type of WordPress plugin that are automatically activated on all sites within a WordPress installation. Unlike regular plugins, MU plugins reside in a specific directory (wp-content/mu-plugins) and do not require activation via the WordPress admin interface. Here’s what you need to know about MU plugins: Practical…
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Day 37: Exploring WordPress User Roles, User Metadata, and the CRON API
WordPress User Roles: WordPress user roles define the level of access and permissions granted to users within a site. Each role comes with a predefined set of capabilities, determining what actions a user can perform. The default user roles in WordPress include: User roles play a crucial role in site management, allowing administrators to delegate…
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Day 36: Inner Workings of the WordPress Database and Understanding the Cron API
Default Tables in WordPress: WordPress, whether in a single-site or multisite configuration, comes with a default set of tables in its database. These tables serve as the foundation for storing various types of data, including posts, users, options, and metadata. In a single-site installation, the core tables typically include: In a multisite setup, additional tables…
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Day 35: Exploring User Roles and Metadata
In the WordPress ecosystem, user management plays a vital role in controlling access, defining responsibilities, and maintaining security. Central to this functionality are roles and capabilities, which govern what users can do within a WordPress site. In this technical exploration. Roles and Capabilities: Definition:Roles and capabilities in WordPress form the foundation of the user access…