About 4WP.dev
We’re 100% focused on WordPress development. A platform that brings developers from around the world together, providing specialized tools, knowledge, and best practices exclusively for the WordPress ecosystem.
Our Mission
To build a thriving community where WordPress developers learn modern architecture through real-world practice. We believe in learning by doing, not just reading.
4WP Bundle is our flagship educational ecosystem — a living example of microservices architecture in WordPress. Each plugin is an independent service that works standalone, yet integrates seamlessly with others. It’s a blueprint for building scalable WordPress applications.
By contributing to and studying our open-source ecosystem, developers gain hands-on experience with plugin architecture, REST APIs, service integration, and modern WordPress development patterns.
Build by Doing
We turn learning into practice with real projects, open-source collaboration, and consistent peer review.
Our Values vs Traditional Academy
We’re a community of people united by WordPress, driven by the ideology of open collaboration. Knowledge should be shared freely, progress should be accessible to everyone.
Open Community
A thriving ecosystem where developers help each other grow and collaborate.
Knowledge Base
Comprehensive documentation from basics to advanced architecture patterns.
Blog & Articles
Insights, tutorials, and best practices from experienced developers.
Curated Books
Hand-picked books on architecture, design patterns, and growth.
Mentor Videos
Video content from leading mentors and industry experts.
Learning Paths
Structured courses that guide you from beginner to expert.
Architecture Hub
Deep dive into SOLID, design patterns, and microservices.
Career Growth
Job opportunities, portfolio support, and mentorship.
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You will laugh, but my wife introduced me to WordPress in 2010. At that time, she was working on her own homemaker blog, while I was deeply involved in developing web projects using various PHP frameworks, so the idea sounded rather strange to me — a person wanted to create a website without the involvement of a developer.\n
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She was persistent and eventually launched her own project, which grew successfully and started generating revenue. It became a clear, real-world case for me that this approach truly works.\n
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In 2012, I got the opportunity to join a marketing agency as a developer to make a fast entry into the market. WordPress was chosen as the core platform, and within just a few months, I was already building and leading an entire WordPress development unit.\n
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And from that moment, everything took off — projects, ideas, and opportunities kept coming faster than I could imagine.\n
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<strong>This is not just a tech stack. It’s a lifelong preference.</strong>\n
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<strong>— Founder of 4WP.dev, Anatoliy Dovgun</strong>\n
<h4>WordPress Developer since 2012</h4>\n
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Code Review Preparation
Essential checklist for submitting quality WordPress code.
Code Review Checklist
Follow WordPress coding standards
Sanitize and validate inputs
Use proper escaping for outputs
Implement nonces for security
Use translation functions for i18n
Performance Optimization
Minimize database queries
Implement proper caching
Optimize asset loading
Use lazy loading when appropriate
Test on various environments
Documentation Requirements
Add inline code comments
Document all functions and classes
Include a README file
Provide usage examples
List all dependencies
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions
4WP.dev is a WordPress-focused platform for developers.
We bring together developers who want to build modern, scalable WordPress solutions through real-world practice, not theory.
4WP.dev is for WordPress developers at any stage — from junior to senior — who want to deepen their understanding of WordPress architecture, plugins, themes, and modern workflows.
It’s both.
4WP.dev combines structured learning paths with a developer community focused on sharing experience, best practices, and real production knowledge.
We focus on:
- real projects instead of abstract tutorials
- modern WordPress architecture
- clean, production-ready solutions
- long-term developer growth, not quick hacks
We focus exclusively on the WordPress ecosystem, including:
- plugin and theme architecture
- modern WordPress development practices
- Full Site Editing (FSE)
- scalable and maintainable solutions
- developer growth paths (junior → senior)
Basic WordPress knowledge is helpful, but not mandatory.
4WP.dev is designed to support progressive growth, helping developers move step by step toward deeper expertise.
Yes.
The platform is built for developers who want to level up professionally, understand WordPress internals, and work with production-grade solutions.
You can start by exploring the content, joining discussions, and following the learning paths.
4WP.dev grows through active participation and shared experience.