Details

• Topic description: Attendees will learn how to create a basic contact form plugin for their WordPress website.

• Audience (User, Developer, Designer, Contributor, etc.): Developers - Beginner level

• Learning objectives (What will the learner be able to do as a result of this content?):

  • Understand the core components of a WordPress plugin.
  • Create a custom admin page for the plugin.
  • Add a contact form to the frontend of the website.
  • Handle form submissions.
  • Validate form input to prevent spam.

• Content type (Online Workshop, Lesson, Course, Tutorial, or Lesson Plan): Online Workshop

• WordPress version (optional):

• Will you be creating this content? (Yes or No): Yes

Topics Covered

Plugin Structure:

• Creating a plugin directory and header file.
• Registering the plugin with WordPress.
• Creating an admin page for the plugin.

Form Creation:

• Using HTML to create a contact form.
• Styling the form with CSS.
• Handling form submissions using PHP.
• Adding a success message after successful submission.

Form Validation:

• Using PHP to validate form input.
• Preventing spam submissions.

Workshop Outline:

Introduction: Explain the purpose of the workshop and the steps involved in creating a contact form plugin.
Plugin Structure: Create a new plugin directory and header file. Register the plugin with WordPress.
Admin Page: Create a custom admin page for the plugin to configure settings.
Form Creation: Add a contact form to a template file or create a custom template.
Form Submission: Handle form submissions using PHP. Add optional features like a success message.
Form Validation: Implement basic form validation to prevent spam submissions.
Testing and Debugging: Test the plugin to ensure it works as expected and debug any issues.

Related Resources

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https://wordpress.tv/2024/05/24/plugin-api-hooks/

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