Advanced Event Management
A comprehensive WordPress plugin that demonstrates multiple advanced concepts including custom post types, meta boxes, REST API endpoints, shortcodes, and AJAX functionality.
by Your Company · github.com/mariammosinyan/advanced-event-management
Install
No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:
wp plugin install https://github.com/mariammosinyan/advanced-event-management/archive/refs/heads/main.zipCustom WordPress Plugin: Advanced Event Management System A comprehensive WordPress plugin that demonstrates multiple advanced concepts including custom post types, meta boxes, REST API endpoints, shortcodes, and AJAX functionality.Advanced Event Management PluginCode <?php /**
- Plugin Name: Advanced Event Management System
- Plugin URI: https://example.com/plugins/event-management
- Description: A comprehensive event management system with custom post types, REST API, and frontend display
- Version: 1.0.0 *Key Features Demonstrated
This plugin showcases several advanced WordPress development concepts:
- Custom Post Types & Taxonomies
Registers an "Event" custom post type with full REST API support Creates a hierarchical "Event Category" taxonomy Properly configured with rewrite rules and capabilities
- Meta Boxes & Custom Fields
Custom meta box for event-specific data (dates, location, pricing) Proper nonce verification and data sanitization Datetime inputs for start/end dates
- REST API Integration
Three custom endpoints:
GET /wp-json/advanced-events/v1/events - List all events GET /wp-json/advanced-events/v1/events/upcoming - Upcoming events only GET /wp-json/advanced-events/v1/events/{id} - Single event details
Properly structured responses with complete event data
- AJAX Functionality
Nonce-secured AJAX handler for dynamic event loading Frontend JavaScript integration ready
- Shortcodes
[events_list limit="10" category="concerts" show_past="no"] - Display event listings [event_calendar] - Calendar placeholder for frontend integration Configurable attributes with sensible defaults
- Admin Enhancements
Custom columns in the admin events list Conditional asset loading (only loads where needed) Clean, organized meta box interface
- Best Practices
Singleton pattern for the main class Proper hooks and filters Security (nonces, capability checks, sanitization) Internationalization ready (text domain) Object-oriented architecture Flush rewrite rules on activation/deactivation