This software has given me new excitement for web development. My favorite part of this class, is being able to design my own layouts and make my projects look visually appealing. Now that we are using WordPress, we are able to apply our vision in a new way, while being able to understand how the software works thanks to our time using HTML.
Although I prefer building with WordPress, I have a great appreciation for HTML coding and still plan on practicing since I still struggle with it.
WordPress was made by developer Matt Mullenweg, and Mike Little. Mullenweg had the vision for how user-friendly the software was made to be, while Little had a focus on the technical aspect of the project.
In the begging, WordPress had a focus on blogging. This later expanded to what we have today, being able to support websites, forums, and online stores. According to Google, about 42%–43% of the internet’s websites are powered through WordPress, and the total number of sites is anywhere from 590 million to over 605 million.
While working with WordPress, users have the ability to put most of their focus directly on the content. Before, while using HTML, a developer would have to spend a lot more time translating their vision onto the page through code.
One way to think about this comparison is, using HTML/CSS is like using individual Lego blocks to build a complex object like a car. Unlike HTML, WordPress is like using preassembled Lego shapes, like a pre-built car door, pre-built frame, pre-built top, and putting them together to create that same complex car.
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There seems to be a slight learning curve when installing this software. Without access to our class, I would have had a difficult time getting started on my own. The biggest hurdle for beginners in general, would likely be finding a way to host a server if you were learning from home.
