The first step of creating a WordPress plugin is to create a PHP file inside of the plugins directory and add the necessary information to have it recognized by the system. This first recipe shows you how to create a basic plugin file for WordPress and how to see and activate this new extension from the administration interface.
Creating a plugin file and header
Getting ready
You should have access to a WordPress development environment, either on your local computer or a remote server, where you will be able to load your new plugin files.
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