Module 1: WordPress Architecture Deep Dive

Core Structure

• WordPress file and database architecture

• The WordPress loading process (wp-config, hooks init)

• WP_Query lifecycle

• Rewrite API and permalinks

Advanced Database

• Custom database tables (when and how)

• Working with $wpdb class

• Database optimization techniques

• Multisite database structure

Module 2: Theme Development Mastery

Modern Theme Architecture

• Block theme development

• Theme.json deep dive

• Webpack configuration for themes

• Headless WordPress themes

Performance Optimization

• Critical CSS implementation

• Lazy loading strategies

• Theme asset optimization

• Cache-busting techniques

Module 3: Plugin Development Expertise

Professional Plugin Architecture

• Object-oriented plugin development

• Plugin dependency management

• Custom autoloaders

• Plugin update systems

Advanced Functionality

• Custom REST API endpoints

• WP-CLI integration

• Background processing

• Custom cron implementations

Module 4: Security & Performance

Enterprise Security

• Two-factor authentication

• Login hardening

• File integrity monitoring

• Security headers implementation

High-Performance WordPress

• Full-page caching strategies

• Database query optimization

• Object caching with Redis/Memcached

• CDN integration techniques

Module 5: Custom Gutenberg Development

Block Development

• Custom dynamic blocks

• Block variations

• Block patterns

• Block templates

Advanced Editor Features

• Custom meta boxes in blocks

• Editor data persistence

• Custom block styles

• Block theme development

Module 6: REST API & Headless WordPress

API Development

• Custom endpoints

• Authentication methods

• Rate limiting

• Schema definition

Headless Implementations

• React/Vue frontends

• Next.js integration

• Authentication flows

• Preview functionality

Module 7: Multisite & Enterprise Features

Multisite Mastery

• Domain mapping

• Network plugins/themes

• User management

• Large-scale deployments

Enterprise Solutions

• ElasticPress integration

• Multi-server setups

• Load balancing

• High availability configurations

Module 8: E-Commerce & Membership

WooCommerce Development

• Custom product types

• Payment gateway integration

• Subscription models

• Performance optimization

Membership Systems

• Custom capability mapping

• Content restriction

• Subscription workflows

• Integration with LMS

Module 9: DevOps for WordPress

Development Workflows

• Docker configurations

• CI/CD pipelines

• Staging environments

• Deployment strategies

Scaling Techniques

• Horizontal scaling

• Database replication

• Asset optimization

• Monitoring solutions

Module 10: Real-World Projects

Capstone Projects

1. Custom LMS Platform

2. Enterprise Publishing System

3. High-Traffic WooCommerce Store

4. Headless Corporate Website