The document outlines the basic structure and functions of a WordPress theme created by Nitin Reddy Katkam. It includes the main files like index.php and style.css, describes how posts are looped and displayed, and provides tips for customizing aspects like the header, footer, and using template parts. It concludes by providing contact information for the theme author.

1. Nitin Reddy Katkam

2. A Basic Theme
 index.php
 style.css

3. style.css
Theme information
/*
Theme Name: Katkam Theme
Description: Theme for Nayana’s Site
Author: Nitin Reddy
Version: 1.0
*/

4. index.php
Function calls
 get_header()
 get_footer()
 get_template_part()
 get_sidebar()

5. The Posts Loop
 Fetches and displays each post
while(have_posts()): the_post()
the_title(); //displays post title
the_content(); //displays post content
endwhile;

6. Going Further
 Override the default header and footer
 Create header.php and footer.php
 Don’t break any plugins
 Call wp_head() in header.php
 Call wp_footer() in footer.php
 Use template parts so you can easily customize the
look of different pages
 Use functions.php for creating your own functions
 Register a sidebar with register_sidebar

7. For more, reach me at...
 WWW: nitinkatkam.com
 Blog: n4express.com
 Email: k_nitin_r [at] yahoo.co.in