In this workshop we will learn about JavaScript fundamentals like the DOM, Events and JSON all using native JavaScript. Then we will introduce the WordPress REST API and look at how to use it in both WordPress themes and stand alone JavaScript applications. Come get a foundation level understanding of this important topic of JavaScript and API driven WordPress development.

Some experience with jQuery or JavaScript is encouraged.

COME PREPARED!
Make sure you come prepared! Come early to make sure you’re ready to go.

For this workshop you will want to have the following:

Laptop
A working local WordPress install with SSL on your laptop (Zac suggests using Local by Flywheel or DesktopServer for easy setup)
A Code Editor

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