The document discusses themes and theme frameworks in WordPress. It explains that a framework provides a great starting point and saves time by reducing repetition, but it may reduce control and require learning. The document outlines two types of frameworks and notes that customization can be done through theme options, child themes, CSS, or PHP. It encourages following the WordPress way of using frameworks and asks if the audience has any questions.

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Themes & Theme
Frameworks

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4. What is a framework?

7. Why would I want to use
a framework?

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Great Starting Point

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Saves Time

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Reduces Repetition

12. Why would I not want to
use a framework?

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Less Control

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It must be learned

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Two Types of
Frameworks

16. Options
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Developer
Handled by theme options
in WP Admin
Child Themes / CSS
PHP for more advanced
customization

17. Observations

33. Final Notes

35. The
WordPress
Way

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Questions?