I have been studying front end development on and off in my free time for the last 2-3 years, did some portfolio projects and landed my first Front End job 6 months as a React.js developer.
I was thinking to do some web dev work on the side, nothing major, something i could do for small businesses and that doesn’t require several months of commitment but rather something i can do 6 hours per week for a couple of months.
Also my girlfriend is open to start some freelancing as a digital marketer and that could open up a good synergy.
I have never used WordPress it but it seems the way to build small projects in a short time cutting costs and being competitive (i expect small businesses to look for the best bang for their buck), while also allowing my girlfriend to be somehow self sufficient if it comes to add a field to a form or do small ui changes (she has no coding knowledge but she has used WordPress a bit at the marketing agency where she is working).
1. Is this a good move? Is WordPress the right tool to use for the target we are aiming for?
2. If WordPress is the way, what learning path do you recommend for someone who is already proficient with javascript and css?
Thanks!
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Hi, that’s awesome as Gutenberg relies on React.JS (and is being actively developed atm). You should learn the very basics first imo – how to setup the server, how wordpress works, some php basics, what is the wp page hierarchy and so on. JavaScript is definitely helpful with WordPress as a frontend language, I personally have connected wp + react via wp api and it works good! Once you learn the basics you can dive into the api and make a react theme (many many youtube tutorials and github repos on this topic). If you have any further questions, feel free to ask me as I have nearly 10 years experience with WordPress. Also would love to meet you at the next WordCamp Europe if you become a WordPress fan!
>1. Is this a good move? Is WordPress the right tool to use for the target we are aiming for?
It depends of the scope of the project. WordPress is capable of many things: From a blog to a Point-Of-Service PWA. Take advantage of existing plugins, learn how they work and how to create a new one.