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Bio

I have over nearest of 7 years of experience in web development, specifically focusing on WordPress.

My expertise includes with WordPress

• Project Planning & Analysis: I have extensive experience in project planning and analysis, including designing custom system architectures, creating database schemas, and drafting technical specifications. I have consistently delivered successful outcomes daily.

With the new WordPress standards based on the block theme, WP-CLI setup, and many other latest advancements, my expertise as a team lead ensures that I am well-versed in these areas. My knowledge and skills will contribute to the success of your project.

• WordPress Block-Based Theme Development: I have successfully set up WordPress block-based themes, developing custom blocks for various sections and providing comprehensive block settings within the admin panel. Additionally, I configured reusable patterns for consistent application across the system.

• WordPress Frontend Development with ReactJS Blocks and REST API Integration: Utilized ReactJS and the WordPress REST API to create custom, reusable UI/UX blocks, ensuring consistency and efficiency across the frontend interface.

• Docker Initiatives: I have experience working with Dockerize environments, facilitating a single database connection for all team members, each operating within their own Docker container and Git branch. I also conduct thorough code reviews post-merge requests on GitLab.

• Custom Plugin Development: Leveraging object-oriented programming principles, I have developed numerous custom plugins that interact seamlessly with others, addressing specific client requirements.

• WooCommerce Customization: My experience includes enhancing WooCommerce functionalities with LearnPress, creating multiple registration flows post-cart registration, and managing data within cart sessions. I effectively utilize WooCommerce flows for data storage and retrieval.

• Website Optimization: I excel in optimizing website performance by creating dedicated styles for Gutenberg block sections and registering scripts specific to each block. Custom image sizes and cropping features are implemented as needed. Additionally, I deploy caching plugins and minify/combine JS and CSS files to elevate website performance.

• Security Measures: I implement robust security measures on WordPress hosting environments (such as A2 Hosting and GoDaddy). This includes setting appropriate permissions for core files, plugins, themes, and wp-content, alongside utilizing WordPress standard functions like nonce and sanitize.

• Payment Gateway & Shipping Functionality: I have developed two payment gateways and implemented comprehensive shipping functionalities for client websites. Notably, one of my shipping plugins is hosted on WordPress.org.

Contributions

Kaushal Gajjar contributes 4 hours per week to the following teams: CLI, Community, Core, Core Performance, Design, Plugins, and Themes.

  • Member Since: October 26th, 2015
  • Location: Surat, Gujarat, India
  • Website: www.gajjarkaushal.com
  • GitHub: gajjarkaushal
  • Job Title: Technical Leader
  • Employer: Koderise Technology
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