Node.js to the rescue – Let Node.js do things when WordPress/PHP isn’t enough

Being a WordPress developer means that our main programming language is PHP. Which works for building websites but not for running tasks. In this talk I will share my experience using Node.js as a platform to build on. Explaining why I have chosen for Node.js and show you how I used Node.js to build microservices that are supporting my WordPress projects.

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About Marko Heijnen

I'm a software engineer from the Netherlands, bringing over a decade of expertise to the table. Specialising in PHP, DevOps, and WordPress development, I have spearheaded numerous successful projects for global clients through my own agency. My dedication to the WordPress community dates back to 2009, where I have since then contributed to 23 versions and served as the lead developer of GlotPress from 2013 to 2015. My contributions have been instrumental in expanding WordPress's reach across multiple languages, making GlotPress a cornerstone of its translation efforts.