Here is the short answer for how I installed CMB2 as a dependency with Composer for my plugin. { “require”: { “webdevstudios/cmb2”: “^2.2” }, “autoload” : { “files”: [ “vendor/webdevstudios/cmb2/init.php” ] }, “extra”: { “installer-paths”: { “vendor/webdevstudios/cmb2”: [“webdevstudios/cmb2”] } } } Details of composer.json Require The require section, tells Composer the package (and version) we Continue reading
Modify Comment Parent WordPress Plugin
This WordPress plugin allows you to modify the comment parent for a given comment. Why Would One Need This? Sometimes when replying to a comment, I fail to reply and instead create a new comment. This prevents the comment thread from displaying properly. In the past, I’ve fixed this directly in the database. This plugin, Continue reading
Move Toolset Metabox Above WYSIWYG Editor
I recently had a request to move a WordPress custom metabox created with the Toolset Types plugin above the WYSIWYG Editor (a.k.a. Visual Editor). While this seems like a simple request, as so often happens in programming this was more complex than expected. The Solution The solution is to check the global variable $wp_meta_boxes early Continue reading
Contributing on GitHub
When I first started contributing to projects on GitHub, I had a difficult time with keeping my work and the original project in sync. Eventually, I found a way that works for me. Step 1: Fork the Repository I do this with the GitHub fork button. As an example, if I wanted to contribute to Continue reading
Solving a Rubik’s Cube
I’m a big fan of the Rubik’s cube and the mystery surrounding them. I can remember messing up a Rubik’s Cube and then handing it off to my grandfather who would take it home, solve it, and return it to me a few days later. How to Solve a Rubik’s Cube There are a few Continue reading
Genesis Starter Theme
As a WordPress developer, when I’m building a WordPress theme my strong preference is to build on the Genesis Framework. I’ve written about Why the Genesis Framework is Great. Pre-Made Genesis Child Themes The Genesis Framework is a parent theme that needs a child theme to go with it (Genesis does the heavy lifting and Continue reading
wp_localize_script Explanation
A long time ago a WordPress programmer wanted to use a PHP value in their JavaScript. No problem they said, I’ll add this in my PHP theme code. Using a PHP Value in JavaScript – version 1 <?php $my_php_value = ‘Hello World’; echo ‘<script>’; echo ‘alert( “‘ . $myPHPValue . ‘” );’; echo ‘</script>’; ?> Continue reading
Why I Mark Email as Spam
While I recognize email marketing is an important tool, in general I am not interested in receiving it. Why You Don’t Want Me to Mark You as Spam As you may know, it is important to avoid recipients marking your email as spam. Many email services take note of emails where recipients click the spam Continue reading
Test Credit Cards
The following is a reference I’ve created for myself for test credit card numbers when dealing with different payment Gateways. Note: These test numbers only work when the transactions are submitted in Stripe’s testmode (or to the sandbox for Authorize.net). More information on: Authorize.net sandbox Stripe Test Mode Authorize.net Test Card Brand Number American Express Continue reading
WordPress Development Editor
Recently, the question came up about a good editor for WordPress development. The Editor You Know is the Best Editor WordPress development does not require any specific editor. If you already have an editor you know and like, I suggest sticking with it. If your editor is extensible through plugins or configuration, I would look Continue reading