Introduction to custom content types

In WordPress terms, custom content types are referred to as custom post types. The term "custom post types" misleads some people into thinking of them as different types of normal posts. In reality, these post types can model almost anything in real web applications. These post types are stored in the normal posts table and it could well be the reason behind its conflicting naming convention.

Prior to the introduction of custom post types, we only had the ability to use normal posts with custom fields to cater to advanced requirements. The process of handling multiple post types was a complex task with those limited features. With the introduction of custom post types, we now have the ability to separate each different type to act as a model and cater to complex requirements. The demand for using these custom post types to build complex applications is increasing everyday. The features provided out of the box to cater to common tasks might be one of the...