Introduction to WordPress

Why I Chose WordPress

I chose WordPress as my CMS for this project because:

• It's the most widely used CMS in the world, powering over 40% of websites.
• It has an enormous community and tons of documentation, making it easy to troubleshoot issues.
• It's highly customizable with thousands of themes and plugins available
• It’s well-supported by official Docker images, which makes containerized deployment straightforward.
• I can easily create and design a personal CV page using its intuitive editor without much manual coding.

Key Concepts in WordPress

Here are some of the main concepts you should understand when working with WordPress:

Concept	Description
CMS	A Content Management System helps users manage website content without needing to write code.
Gutenberg Editor	The default block-based visual editor in WordPress for creating content.
Themes	Templates that define the layout, design, and structure of the site.
Plugins	Extensions that add extra features (SEO tools, forms, caching, etc.).
PHP	The backend programming language used by WordPress.
MySQL/MariaDB	The database systems WordPress uses to store content and settings.
REST API	WordPress offers an API to fetch or update content programmatically.
Dashboard	The WordPress admin panel used to manage posts, pages, themes, and plugins.

Themes

Themes control the overall design of your website. You can choose from thousands of free and premium themes to match your site's style. Themes are highly customizable and can be edited through the WordPress Dashboard or directly in the code.

Plugins

Plugins extend WordPress functionality. There are plugins for SEO, analytics, e-commerce, forms, security, backups, and more. They can be installed and activated with just a few clicks.

Gutenberg Editor

The Gutenberg block editor allows users to build rich pages using blocks (text, images, columns, buttons, etc.), offering a drag-and-drop experience similar to modern website builders.

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Who Uses WordPress?

Here are some well-know websites that are built using WordPress:

• TechCrunch
• BBC America
• The Walt Disney Company
• The New Yorker
• Sony Music

These examples show that WordPress is scalable and trusted by major brands around the world.

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Pros and Cons of WordPress

Pros

• Easy to install and start using
• Huge library of themes and plugins
• Massive community and official documentation
• Flexible: good for blogs, shops, portfolios, etc.

Cons

• Performance may suffer with too many plugins
• Requires regular updates and backups for security
• Can be overwhelming for beginners with too many options