Lesson Plan - Enabling WordPress Development Mode

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Topic Description

This lesson plan will cover the WordPress Development Mode, a feature that allows developers to see detailed error messages and other debugging information. It will also guide on how to configure it.

Related Resources

• WordPress Development Mode Configuration

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SEO Keywords

• WordPress Development Mode
• Configuring WordPress Development Mode
• Debugging in WordPress
• WordPress Error Messages

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Description

This lesson plan provides an understanding of the WordPress Development Mode and guides on how to configure it.

Objectives

After completing this lesson, participants will be able to:

• Explain what WordPress Development Mode is
• Configure WordPress Development Mode on their own WordPress installations

Target Audience

• Users / Content Writers
• Designers
• Developers
• Speakers
• Organizers
• Kids

Experience Level

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

Type of Instruction

• Demonstration
• Discussion
• Exercises
• Feedback
• Lecture (Presentation)
• Slides
• Show & Tell
• Tutorial

Time Estimate (Duration)

• 1 hour or less
• 2-4 hours (half-day)
• 5-8 hours (full-day)
• 2 days
• 3 days or more

Prerequisite Skills

Participants will get the most from this lesson if they have familiarity with:

• Basic understanding of WordPress
• Basic coding skills

Readiness Questions

• Are you familiar with WordPress?
• Do you have basic coding skills?

Slides

• Slides (files included in this repo)

Materials Needed

• Computer with internet access
• WordPress installed

Notes for the Presenter

• Ensure participants have WordPress installed on their computers
• Remind participants not to leave their WordPress in Development Mode on a live site

Lesson Outline

• Introduction to WordPress Development Mode
• Understanding WordPress Development Mode
• Configuring WordPress Development Mode
• Practical Exercise
• Review and Questions

Exercises

Configuring WordPress Development Mode
Practice enabling and disabling Development Mode on your own WordPress installations.

Assessment

What is the WordPress Development Mode?

1. A mode that allows developers to see detailed error messages
2. A mode that allows developers to publish their websites
3. A mode that allows developers to design their websites
4. A mode that allows developers to secure their websites

Answer: 1. A mode that allows developers to see detailed error messages

Additional Resources

• WordPress Codex
• WordPress Developer Resources

Example Lesson

Introduction to WordPress Development Mode

Start by explaining what WordPress is and its uses. Introduce the concept of WordPress Development Mode and its benefits and risks.

Understanding WordPress Development Mode

Explain that WordPress Development Mode is not a feature that is turned on by default. It needs to be enabled manually.

Configuring WordPress Development Mode

Guide students to the wp-config.php file in the root directory of their WordPress installation. Show them how to enable Development Mode by adding the line of code: define( 'WP_DEBUG', true );

Practical Exercise

Have students practice enabling and disabling Development Mode on their own WordPress installations.

Lesson Wrap Up

Recap the main points of the lesson. Open the floor for any questions or clarifications.