Tag: Plugin Development

Keep plugins fast by reducing queries, loading assets conditionally, and caching expensive work.

Use transients and the object cache API to store expensive results temporarily.

Perform HTTP GET requests using WordPress HTTP API helpers.

Send HTTP POST/JSON payloads with wp_remote_post().

Let users export/import plugin settings as JSON for migrations and backups.

Receive and verify webhook callbacks from external providers.

Connect user accounts to OAuth providers (Google, etc.) with secure redirect flows.

Add roles/capabilities for fine-grained plugin permissions.

Extend WooCommerce safely by checking if WooCommerce is active before loading features.

Customize prices, checkout, emails, and order flows with WooCommerce hooks.