Beyond WordPress: Non-WP skills our engineers bring
While WordPress remains the foundation of the platforms we build, many enterprise-grade solutions require capabilities that extend far beyond the CMS itself. At rtCamp, our engineers are not only WordPress experts, but they’re also proficient in a wide range of modern technologies that complement and extend what WordPress can do.
From powering advanced search and data processing to building rich frontend experiences and scalable microservices, our engineers are equipped with the technical range needed to meet enterprise challenges head-on.
Here’s an overview of the non-WordPress technologies our team works with across client projects:
Modern frontend development
Our engineers bring skills in today’s frontend stack, enabling rich, performant user experiences:
- React. We use React to build dynamic UIs, often in headless WordPress setups where the frontend and backend are decoupled for performance and flexibility.
- TypeScript. For improved reliability and developer efficiency, especially in complex codebases and enterprise environments.
- Babel & Webpack. We use these tools to transpile and bundle modern JavaScript efficiently, ensuring optimized frontend delivery.
Scalable search & data handling
Enterprise websites with thousands or even millions of content pieces require powerful tools to manage search and data efficiently:
- Elasticsearch. For high-speed, scalable search across large content databases (integrated into WordPress or used as a standalone service).
- Redis. We use Redis for object caching, session management, and queue systems to accelerate performance in high-traffic environments.
- MongoDB. On projects that require flexible, schema-less data storage, MongoDB is our go-to NoSQL database.
Backend & API development
Our engineers also bring strong backend and API development skills, enabling us to build custom endpoints, connect third-party systems, and design scalable services that complement and extend your WordPress platform.
- Laravel. While not our primary stack, Laravel is used for building adjacent microservices, dashboards, or API services that complement WordPress without overcomplicating the core CMS.
- GraphQL. We implement GraphQL APIs in headless WordPress setups to allow frontend applications (especially React-based ones) to query precisely the data they need.
As enterprise builds get more modular, API-driven, and performance-sensitive, having access to a development team that can move between WordPress and adjacent technologies becomes critical. Whether it’s adding real-time search via Elasticsearch, building a headless frontend in React, or integrating with complex data systems through GraphQL, our engineers are equipped to make meaningful contributions to your platform/project. Get in touch.
