Where Does My Code Go? Plugin or Theme?

In the WordPress community, there is a huge debate on whether you should add your code in a plugin or use it in a theme. The answer really depends on who the code is written for. In this presentation, I’ll…

Russell Aaron

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In the WordPress community, there is a huge debate on whether you should add your code in a plugin or use it in a theme. The answer really depends on who the code is written for.

In this presentation, I’ll be sharing my experiences and best practices to help you determine whether your code should go into a plugin or a theme.

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Russell Aaron
WordPress Developer & Support Specialist, Indianapolis, IN

15 years in WordPress. Custom themes, plugin development, performance, and support at scale for companies like NerdPress, AppPresser, Nexcess, and the Plaza Hotel & Casino. Founder of WP Pro Support. Co-organizer of the Las Vegas WordPress Meetup for over a decade.

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