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Next steps and resources
You now have a working plugin that demonstrates the three “golden” hooks:
Where you go next is up to you—try adding custom post types (init), REST API endpoints (rest_api_init), scheduled events, or Gutenberg blocks (register_block_type). The mental model is the same: find the hook, write a callback, let WordPress run it.
Your plugin journey starts here
Every plugin—whether 40 KB or 40 MB—starts with a folder, a header, and a hook. Master that foundation, and the rest of the WordPress ecosystem opens wide. Experiment locally, keep your code readable and secure, and iterate in small steps. With practice, the leap from “I wish WordPress could…” to “WordPress does” becomes second nature.
