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WordPress

Posted by Emma Williams
Emma Williams
3,138 Points

Before learning Wordpress

I was wondering what other languages and to what extent should someone be versed in prior to learning wordpress!

3 Answers

Matt Campbell
Matt Campbell
9,767 Points
Matt Campbell
Matt Campbell
9,767 Points

Second that. If you want to build themes and plugins then the languages you need are HTML, CSS, jQuery, PHP and mySQL. These are all used extensively when building themes and plugins. WordPress is built in PHP.

Graham Davidson
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Graham Davidson
Courses Plus Student 14,966 Points
Graham Davidson
Graham Davidson
Courses Plus Student 14,966 Points

Hi Emma

I would have said that you should certainly have a good understanding of html, css and a decent grasp on PHP (this does not need to be extensive but it will certainly help you out).

It all depends on what you want to use Wordpress for of course.

G

James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points
James Barnett
James Barnett
39,199 Points

Follow the Learn Wordpress track it includes all of the stuff Graham Davidson mentioned.