How to Connect to WordPress in cPanel Using Python/Django and React-Admin

WordPress is one of the most popular content management platforms, and many sites are built on it. For developers using modern technologies like Python/Django and React, connecting to WordPress may require specific challenges and dependencies. In this tutorial, we will explore how to integrate Python/Django with the React-Admin library to connect to WordPress in the cPanel environment and create a powerful site management system.

In the first step, you need to have access to your own cPanel. This access will allow you to manage your WordPress files and associated settings directly. For instance, you might need to install a specific plugin, modify PHP files, or make changes to the database directly.

In the next stage, you should ensure that Python and Django are installed on your server. For this, you might need to contact your support team directly or examine the server using SSH. If Python is not installed, you may be able to do so via the control panel, but if not, you'll require approved enhancements.

After installing Python and Django, you need to create a new Django project using the command `django-admin startproject`. This project will act as your backend application and will interact with the WordPress database through user-friendly APIs.

Once you have your Django project set up, you can use React-Admin for managing your site’s data. This tool allows you to create rich user interfaces for managing the data of your site. You can use this tool to design an admin dashboard tailored to your specific needs.

# Create a new Django project
$ django-admin startproject myproject

# Install React-Admin in the React project
$ npm install react-admin

# Basic connection to the WordPress API
import React from 'react';
import { Admin, Resource } from 'react-admin';
import jsonServerProvider from 'ra-data-json-server';

const App = () => (
    <Admin dataProvider={jsonServerProvider('https://mywordpresssite.com/wp-json')}>
        <Resource name="posts" />
    </Admin>
);

export default App;

Creating a New Django Project: You can create a new Django project using the command django-admin startproject myproject.
Installing React-Admin: For installing React-Admin in your React project, use the command npm install react-admin.
Connecting to the WordPress API: By using the jsonServerProvider to connect to the WordPress data, you can define your resources accordingly.