This document discusses building custom content management system (CMS) applications on WordPress. It addresses defining content types and metadata, integrating external data sources, managing contributions and access controls. Key points include:
- Defining custom post types and metadata to model different types of content like scripts and productions
- Integrating data from external sources like a museum database using APIs and caching
- Managing contributions and access through tools like taxonomies, custom fields, and user capabilities filters
- Prioritizing simplicity over features by using the right WordPress tools and avoiding over-engineering solutions