Using the REST API to power your campus communications

Date: Saturday, July 15, 2017
Time: 3:30 - 4:15 pm (EDT) (UTC-04:00)
Location: Room 1004
Format: General Lecture Session

Session description

The WordPress REST API has the potential to put a familiar face on the content management of a whole world of front ends. Imagine a campus tour app that uses the same content infrastructure as the event kiosk in the student union and the .edu site. Then come see how to build it.

Participants will:

  • Review the setup of each platform.
  • Review how the different platforms interact to display traditional and custom post types and respond to API endpoints.
  • Reflect on pros and cons of using the API to centralize content management in your organization.

Presenters

Cory Crowley

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Lead developer, Skyhook Interactive

Cory Crowley is a lead developer at Skyhook Interactive. His technical expertise and WordPress knowledge is invaluable to Skyhook clients looking to launch their brand on WordPress. He has lead development and implemented solutions for brands ranging from Russell Investments to Make-A-Wish Foundation to The Salvation Army.

Sessions

  • General Lecture Session: Using the REST API to power your campus communications

John Gough

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Principal, Skyhook Interactive
http://johngough.co/

John is a creative director and principal at Skyhook Interactive, a WordPress design and development agency founded in 2007. They create award-winning and high-performance websites for major brands and local agencies. His background is in research and design; specifically, he spends his time thinking, writing and talking about how people use technology to improve their work and world.

Sessions

  • General Lecture Session: Using the REST API to power your campus communications

Session video

Sessions were recorded and have been uploaded. View the schedule or visit our main videos page to view the videos.

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