web development

  • Caching Strategies for WordPress at Scale

    WordPress caching is not one thing but five layers — browser, CDN, page, object, and opcode cache — each short-circuiting a different stage of the request. This article walks through every layer in request order, with production configuration, measurement advice, and the pitfalls that catch even experienced site owners.

  • WordPress REST API: A Developer’s Field Guide

    WordPress ships with a complete JSON API — from core endpoints for posts, pages, media and users, to authentication via nonces and application passwords, to custom routes with register_rest_route() for headless and decoupled use. This field guide covers the endpoints, the auth options, and the pitfalls worth knowing.