WordPress Block Development for Beginners

Description:

WordPress block development doesn’t have to be intimidating—even if you’re not a React expert or a full-time developer. In this beginner-friendly meet-up, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of creating custom Gutenberg blocks from scratch. You’ll learn how to set up your environment, structure your block plugin, and add rich features using WordPress’s modern block APIs.
Whether you want to extend core blocks or build your own from scratch, this session will give you the knowledge and confidence to start building reusable blocks the right way.

Key Highlights

• Understand how the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg) works behind the scenes
• Learn how to build your first custom block with zero React experience
• Discover the anatomy of a block: block.json, edit.js, save.js, and more
• Use real-world examples and best practices for building maintainable blocks
• Explore dynamic blocks (server-rendered via PHP) and when to use them
• Learn how to set up your development tools like @wordpress/scripts
• Avoid common pitfalls developers face when starting with blocks

Who Should Attend?

This session is perfect for:

• WordPress theme and plugin developers
• Web designers who want to give editors better content control
• Freelancers building client websites with custom features
• JavaScript or PHP developers transitioning into block development
• Anyone interested in modern WordPress development practices

Agenda

1. Introduction

• What is Gutenberg and why it matters today
• How the block editor transformed WordPress

2. Core Concepts

• What is a block?
• Static vs Dynamic blocks
• Overview of block registration with block.json

3. Environment Setup

• Required tools: Node.js, npm, WP environment
• Using @wordpress/scripts for fast dev setup
• Using npm init @wordpress/block to scaffold a block

4. Anatomy of a Block

• Understanding block folder structure
• Writing edit.js and save.js logic
• Styling blocks with SCSS

5. Building Your First Block

• Registering a simple “Hello World” block
• Adding block attributes and controls
• Using InspectorControls, RichText, and other.

6. Advanced Concepts

• Creating dynamic blocks with PHP rendering
• Nesting with InnerBlocks

7. Challenges & Solutions

• Dealing with build errors, plugin conflicts, or slow dev environments
• Tips for writing clean and maintainable block code
• Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them

8. Live Demo

• Step-by-step: Build and register a working custom block

9. Q&A Session

Event Details:

• Date: 26th April 2025
• Time: 11 AM - 12 PM
• Virtual Meetup: https://meet.google.com/jjq-fusq-fns

Contact Us:

For queries, reach out to us at shashank@wbcomdesigns.com or call at 9935396037.