Tales of a Plugin Developer (Don’t repeat my mistakes!)

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Session Description:

Developing a plugin for WordPress is not hard, and starting is easy. However, the bigger a plugin gets, the more pitfalls there are.

WIth WP-Table Reloaded and TablePress I’ve been developing two quite successful plugins since 2009. In this session, I’d like to talk about the mistakes I made, the challenges I faced, and the things I learned, (and the fun I’m having).  I’ll be sharing some insights on my development workflow and my favorite tools, on the techniques that the plugins use, and on what else you should be doing besides coding to make your plugin more valuable to the community.

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About Michelle Schulp Hunt

Michelle is based in Minneapolis, MN, and is currently the Director of UX Engineering at Lone Rock Point. She has previously collaborated with clients ranging in size from solopreneurs to enterprise as an independent consultant. Michelle employs a strategy-based approach to design and development focused on solving tangible problems and achieving real goals based on how people think. She loves the open source community, and when she is not pursuing professional, personal, or wellness goals, she enjoys giving back through speaking and connecting with others. Her passions are communication and empowerment, and she believes in the power of "Why?"