In this episode we are exploring an important part of web programming that is hidden in plain sight to most of us – it is called the DOM. This stands for the Document Object Model, and it is created to represent the html document in the web browser every time code is sent from a web server.
The DOM also has a programming interface called an API, which can be manipulated with languages such as JavaScript. I will be going over these concepts, as well as showing what it all really looks like using php and js in the wpPluginCollege hands-on learning lab. At the end, I will give you some coaching about dealing with the complexity of learning how to code.
These concepts apply to all web applications that run in the web browser. This includes how I approach product creation of plugins and micro-SaaS using the WordPress plugin programming framework.
I have embedded both the YouTube video and the audio podcast below:
We are exploring what it means to be a creative solo-programmer / solo-founder, and how to harness the power of WordPress by developing our own custom plugins. Plugins can be stand-alone products, all the way to the core of a micro SaaS, WaaS, or even XaaS bootstrapped business. Along the way we will learn how to code in PHP, JavaScript, and leverage the cool functions and hooks and libraries that come with the WordPress framework. The potential for creating new experiences and value for users is limited only by our creativity. Hosted by Jamie Robe, solo-founder of PluggedIntoProgramming.com
In this episode we are exploring an important part of web programming that is hidden in plain sight to most of us – it is called the DOM. This stands for the Document Object Model, and it is created to represent the html document in the web browser every time code is sent from a web server. The DOM also has a programming interface called an API, which can be manipulated with languages such as JavaScript. I will be going over these concepts, as well as showing what it all really looks like using php and js in the wpPluginCollege.com hands-on learning lab. At the end, I will give you some coaching about dealing with the complexity of learning how to code.
You can see the slides I created for this episode on the wpPluginCollege.com website, along with the YouTube version. We also have a free mini-course on 7 ways you can use the WordPress plugin programming framework to create unique products and online businesses. Hope you can join us for some learning and conversation.
I am including a link to the slides I used in the video as a PDF. These cover the concepts of the DOM.
I hope you enjoyed this episode of Plugged Into Programming ( s1e3 ). I would love to get your comments and questions below. Thanks for participating – Jamie