Well, maybe not quite magic, but it is cool when some simple coding along with the features provided in WordPress come together to add functionality for end-users. It looks like a great way to get started with creating some simple functions in a theme or even your own plug-in. WordPress just keeps getting better and better.
Mastering WordPress Shortcodes | Developer’s Toolbox | Smashing Magazine
WordPress shortcodes can do this and more and will definitely make your blogging life easier. In this article, we’ll show you how to create and use shortcodes
Using Wordpress shortcode to create beautiful download boxes | subzane.com
In this article I will show you a simple but efficient way to create one of those download-boxes that I and many other use on their blogs.
Shortcode API « WordPress Codex
New in WordPress 2.5 is the Shortcode API, a simple set of functions for creating macro codes for use in post content.
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