JAMstack with WordPress

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Discover how to leverage WordPress with JAMstack to build fast, scalable, and secure web applications, and learn the key considerations for implementing this approach.

Key takeaways

JAMstack with WordPress is a viable solution, but it requires careful planning and configuration.
WordPress is a bloated platform, but its REST API provides a way to decouple the front-end and back-end.
The ideal user flow for JAMstack with WordPress involves using plugins to disable core files and load only necessary files.
WordPress’s REST API is not designed for high-performance, but it can be optimized with caching and other techniques.
A headless CMS approach with WordPress is possible, but it requires careful configuration and management.
The JAMstack is not just about static sites, but also about using modern web standards and frameworks.
WordPress is not secure, but its REST API can be secured with authentication and authorization.
The biggest challenge with JAMstack with WordPress is getting the performance and scalability right.
WordPress’s admin dashboard is not ideal for a JAMstack approach, but it can be used with careful configuration.
A managed hosting provider is recommended for a JAMstack with WordPress setup.
The.com version of WordPress is more scalable and secure than the.org version.
WordPress’s core files can be disabled to improve performance, but this requires careful configuration.
A plugin like wp-config can be used to disable core files and load only necessary files.
WordPress’s REST API can be used to create a headless CMS, but it requires careful configuration and management.
The JAMstack is a good solution for building complex web applications, but it requires careful planning and configuration.
WordPress is not the only option for a JAMstack setup, but it can be used with careful configuration and management.
The biggest benefit of JAMstack with WordPress is the ability to use modern web standards and frameworks.

JAMstack with WordPress

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