Building WordPress Plugins with AI: Spec-Driven Development with PHP and Kiro

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Abstract

AI can generate PHP code in seconds, but generating code is not the same as engineering a reliable WordPress plugin.

In this talk, we explore how Spec-Driven Development (SDD) changes the way WordPress plugins can be developed with AI. Using Kiro IDE, we will move beyond ad-hoc prompting and define what our plugin should do before asking AI to implement it.

Starting with an idea for a WordPress plugin, we will transform it into structured requirements, technical design, and implementation tasks. We will then use Kiro's AI capabilities to implement the plugin step by step in PHP while respecting WordPress architecture, hooks, security requirements, coding conventions, and maintainability.

The session includes a practical demonstration showing the complete journey from an initial idea to a working WordPress plugin.

Bio

Haim Michael is the Founder and CEO of Zindell Technologies, where he leads the development of several technology ventures, including zindrex.com, ngager.pro, and prompo.ai.

With more than 20 years of experience in software development, architecture, and artificial intelligence, he helps organizations adopt modern, specification-driven approaches to building reliable and scalable systems.

Haim also provides professional training and strategic guidance to technology companies and has lectured at Bar-Ilan University, Ben-Gurion University, Reichman University, HIT, and the Technion.

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