Tutorial - WP REST API - Custom Fields, Authentication

[jonathanbossenger]

Topic Description

So far, you've learned how to access core WordPress data using the REST API and the Backbone.js client, as well as how to create, delete, and update Posts. In this session, we will look at how to create or update custom field values in your REST API endpoints, the built-in authentication options for authenticating WP REST API requests, and how to test REST API routes and endpoints using a third party too.

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[jonathanbossenger]

Script: https://github.com/jonathanbossenger/wp-content/blob/main/tutorials/wp-rest-api-03-custom-fields-authentication.md

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Note to the reviewer, at the 0:28 mark I intend to replace that slide with a shot of the tutorial on Learn WordPress, but it's still in review. So as soon as it's published I'll update the video.

[courtneyr-dev]

This is great pacing. It really helps break down how to get started with Rest API in custom fields.

[jonathanbossenger]

Published https://learn.wordpress.org/tutorial/wp-rest-api-custom-fields-authentication-and-testing/