This course provides a comprehensive deep dive into the Gutenberg framework and the modern WordPress Block Editor, tailored for enterprise-scale development. Starting with foundational concepts like block themes and the anatomy of a Gutenberg block, it progresses through advanced development workflows, custom block creation, and key features such as block patterns, templates, and variations. Learners will explore critical topics such as editor customization, performance optimization, the Interactivity API, and integration with enterprise systems including headless architectures and third-party APIs. The course also emphasizes accessibility, security, and testing best practices, culminating in real-world case studies, continuous deployment strategies, and a look ahead at the evolving Gutenberg roadmap.

Introduction

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Introduction to Gutenberg Overview of Block themes

Building with Blocks

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Alternatives to Custom blocks Building Block Themes Block Patterns Block Templates Block Variations

Building Custom Blocks

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Setting Up Your Environment Project Scaffolding Anatomy of a Gutenberg Block Block Development Workflow

Using Components from @wordpress/components

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Overview of the @wordpress/components Package Key Components and Their Applications Best Practices for Using Components

Advanced Block Development

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Block Features Block Categories Styling Blocks Bindings Complex InnerBlocks Block Context Deprecation Transforms Remote Data Blocks

Customizing the Editor Experience

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Custom Block Controls Slot & Fill System Registering Custom Block Styles Editor Filters and Actions Using the WordPress VIP Block Governance Plugin

WordPress Data Layer and wp.data

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Introduction to the WordPress Data Layer Using useSelect and useDispatch Fetching Data with wp.data Modifying Data Creating Custom Data Stores

Interactivity API

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Overview of the Interactivity API Implementing the Interactivity API Global State, Local Context, and Derived State

Performance and Optimization

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Optimizing JavaScript for Gutenberg Managing Editor Performance

Security and Accessibility

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Accessibility in Blocks Security Best Practices for Blocks

Testing and Deployment

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Testing Gutenberg Blocks Code Quality and Linting Continuous Integration and Deployment

Integration with Enterprise Systems

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Headless WordPress and the Block Editor Integrating Third-Party APIs Building Full-Site Editing Features Multisite Considerations for Block Development

Roadmap and Case Studies

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Upcoming Features and Roadmap Community Contribution Real-World Enterprise Use Cases

Test Your Knowledge

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Quiz