Introduction
Custom development in WooCommerce allows you to create unique solutions tailored to your specific business needs. This guide covers essential aspects of custom WooCommerce development.
Core Concepts
1. Plugin Development
- Understanding WooCommerce hooks and filters
- Custom plugin architecture
- Best practices for plugin development
- Performance considerations
2. Theme Development
- Custom theme development
- Child theme best practices
- Template hierarchy
- Mobile-first approach
3. API Integration
- REST API implementation
- Custom endpoints
- Third-party integrations
- Security considerations
Development Best Practices
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Code Organization
- Modular architecture
- Clean code principles
- Documentation standards
- Version control
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Testing
- Unit testing
- Integration testing
- User acceptance testing
- Performance testing
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Deployment
- Staging environments
- Version control
- Backup procedures
- Rollback plans
Conclusion
Custom development requires careful planning and adherence to best practices. Following these guidelines ensures maintainable and scalable solutions.