Custom Database Table Creation

If you are looking forward to developing WordPress plugins which will rely heavily on the database for storing data, you might want to consider using a custom database table. A custom database table can come in handy when the data you are trying to store is structured differently from the existing database schema.

If you are not sure when you need a custom database table or how to create one, including its pros and cons, have a look at the below resources –

• Creating a Custom Table with PHP in WordPress by Delicious Brains
• Creating Custom Database Tables for Your WordPress Plugins by WPMUDEV
• Custom Database Tables Learning Guide by Envato Tuts+

References

• Building a Database Abstraction Layer
• Extending the WordPress metadata API