WordPress London

This month at #WPLDN, Tim Nash will scare (and educate) us all with a truly terrifying security talk. Meanwhile, Ignat from our web host sponsor, SiteGround, will join us to shed some light on third-party API integrations in WordPress.

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✍️ - Tales From The Darkside Of The Admin Area
Gather round and let Tim tell you truly terrifying tales of WordPress Security. In this Halloween special, Tim will take you on a spine-chilling journey through the dark underbelly of WordPress. From zombies to vampires, it's amazing what dark creatures lurk in the shadows of a WordPress website waiting to pounce!

🗣 - Presented by Tim Nash
Tim is a WordPress security consultant with a background in development and system administration. He has worked with WordPress for nearly two decades and founded one of the very first commercial WordPress plugins. Today, he provides security reviews, consulting, and training. An active member of the UK WordPress community, Tim is also an international speaker who enjoys both scaring and enlightening people at conferences, referring to himself as a professional doomspeaker. You can find out more about him at timnash.co.uk.

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✍️ - Demystifying Third-Party API Integrations in WordPress
Did you know there are over 20,000 web APIs out there, each offering unique possibilities for your WordPress site? If you're not tapping into this vast ecosystem, you might be missing out on game-changing opportunities to enhance your website's functionality and user experience.

APIs are the building blocks of modern web development, but integrating them can often feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to confidently tackle any API integration challenge.

Here's what we'll be exploring:

1. Navigating the API Landscape: Learn how to find and choose the right APIs from the thousands available, aligning them with your site's needs and goals.
2. Decoding API Documentation: Master the art of reading and understanding API documentation, turning confusion into clarity and action.
3. Integration Best Practices: Discover techniques to seamlessly integrate APIs into your WordPress site, saving time and avoiding common pitfalls.
4. Troubleshooting and Debugging: Develop strategies to quickly identify and resolve integration issues, ensuring smooth functionality.
5. Security First: Learn how to implement APIs safely, protecting your site and user data from potential vulnerabilities.

By the end of this session, you'll have a set of practical tips to transform API integration from a necessary evil into your secret weapon for creating powerful, feature-rich WordPress sites.

🗣 - Presented by Ignat Georgiev
Ignat Georgiev is a senior WordPress developer with over 10 years of diverse experience in the field. His journey has taken him from crafting bespoke client solutions in agency setting to architecting plugins used by millions worldwide in his current role at SiteGround. A frequent traveler to WordCamps and meetups, Ignat is deeply engaged with the WordPress community - both as a member and contributor.

When not immersed in code, he’d like to think that you'll find him taking walks on the beach with his beloved Shiba Inu - Nori, exploring new technologies, or discovering new corners of the world. In reality, he's probably just debugging that one stubborn function while Nori patiently waits for her overdue walk, likely chewing on Ignat's favorite SiteGround socks.

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