Fabio Cicerchia

<p>This script is useful during the development of WordPress, because will extend with a set of functions.</p>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<p>class <code>WP_Dev_Utilities</code>:</p>
<ul>
<li>_debug() – A function to print variable only if the user logged as administrator</li>
<li>_retrieve_user_data() – Retrive user data informations only if user is logged in</li>
<li>count_num_pages_post($id) – Returns the number of pages of a post</li>
<li>get_current_execution_time($precision = 3) – Get the current execution time</li>
<li>get_logged_username() – Returns the name of the user logged on</li>
<li>get_post_content_from_id($id) – Return the content of the post from his id</li>
<li>get_post_content_from_permalink($permalink) – Return the contents of the post permalink</li>
<li>get_post_id_from_permalink($permalink) – Return the id of the post permalink</li>
<li>is_administrator() – Check if logged user has the administrator privileges</li>
<li>get_web_browser($shortname = false, $uppercase = false) – Returns the user’s browser name</li>
<li>get_web_server($uppercase = false) – Returns the web server is use</li>
<li>get_wp_version() – Get the current wordpress version</li>
<li>get_tag_slug($title) – Get the tag slug from tag title</li>
<li>get_current_tag_slug($title) – Get the tag slug from the current tag title</li>
</ul>


WP Development Utilities

Extends the template tags with more functions that are very useful.

Avi Bashari

galpeaceman

<h4>DEV Theme</h4>
<p>Develop your website on live server without crashing your site, then deploy all changes in 1 click.</p>
<p>With Dev Theme plugin, you can easily create a separate staging environment for your website where you can test and experiment with new themes and designs without affecting your live site. Our plugin allows you to make changes to your staging site, preview the changes and only when you’re ready, you can push them to your live site with just a click of a button.</p>
<p>Our plugin makes it easy for you to edit themes on your live site, without worrying about affecting your live site until you decides to. You can experiment with different themes, customize them to your liking, and see how they look and feel on your site, all without having to worry about damaging your live website.</p>
<p>While the plugin does not allow you to edit plugins on the site, it ensures that any changes made to your theme are isolated and do not affect your live site. This means that you can experiment with new designs, layouts, and features without the risk of damaging your website’s performance or functionality.</p>
<p>Overall, Dev Theme plugin is a powerful tool that allows you to create a safe and isolated environment to experiment with your website’s design and layout, making it easy for you to make changes and improvements without any risk to your live site.</p>
<h4>How it works?</h4>
<p>The staging feature of Dev Theme, allows you to create a safe and secure environment for you to experiment and develop your website without impacting your live site.</p>
<p>When you create a staging environment, the plugin will copy your active theme into a folder called “dev-theme”.<br />
This folder is where you can safely edit the code of your website without affecting the live version.<br />
Once you’ve made the desired changes, you can preview the new version of your website by either activating the dev-theme just for your user, to do that, just enter to your profile and look for the “Dev Theme” option.<br />
Another option, add a dev_theme cookie with the value “enabled” in your browser.</p>
<p>This way, you can test your changes thoroughly before making them live to ensure the best possible user experience.<br />
With Dev Theme plugin, you can confidently develop and experiment with your website knowing that your live site remains safe and untouched.</p>


WP Development Utilities vs Dev Theme