Uploaded byJonny Allbut
Rapid WordPress theme development
The document discusses rapid WordPress theme development by Jonny Allbut, detailing important tools, principles, and the benefits of using theme frameworks like Wonderflux. It emphasizes the importance of using core WordPress functions, following best practices, and engaging with users for effective development. Additionally, it provides useful resources and CSS hooks for theme developers to streamline their process.
More Related Content
Similar to Rapid WordPress theme development
![WinRAR Crack 7.13 Final Mac Keygen 2026 Download [Latest] Software.pptx](https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/software-251207185858-eb450678-thumbnail.jpg?width=640&height=640&fit=bounds)
![Soundtoys Mac v5.5.5.0 Crack for MacOS Full Version [Latest] pptx](https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/softwareoverview-251207193711-91d8ae6b-thumbnail.jpg?width=640&height=640&fit=bounds)
![iStat Menus 7.20 Crack for MacOS 2026 Full Version [Latest] pptx](https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/softwareoverview-251207191544-22b737dc-thumbnail.jpg?width=640&height=640&fit=bounds)
![AnyTrans for iOS 8.9.14.20251127 With Crack for MacOS [Latest] pptx](https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/softwareoverview-251207190907-2316965f-thumbnail.jpg?width=640&height=640&fit=bounds)
![Chapter4_Initiation_of_Sediment_Motion_v2[1].pptx](https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/chapter4initiationofsedimentmotionv21-251208223747-f94ef163-thumbnail.jpg?width=640&height=640&fit=bounds)
Rapid WordPress theme development
- 1. Rapid WordPress theme development Jonny Allbut Head of Digital - Tanc Design @Jonnyauk | www.tancdesign.com
- 2. Howdy! โข Creative designerand developer โข Working with WordPress since early 2005 โข Part of WPUK committee since 2008 โข Creator & lead developer of Wonder๏ฌux
- 3. Use the righttools (for you) โข Local development server โข Your favourite code editor(s) โข VIrtual machines โข de๏ฌne('WP_DEBUG', true); โข http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wordpress-beta-tester โข http://codex.wordpress.org/Theme_Unit_Test โข http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/developer
- 4. Theme development principles โข Stand-alone theme โข Starter theme โข Parent theme โข Theme framework
- 5. Child themes -the basics /* Theme Name: Whooty Child Theme Theme URI: http://tancdesign.com Description: My cool child theme Version: 0.1 Template: Wonderflux Author: Jonny Allbut Author URI: http://tancdesign.com */
- 6. Why theme frameworks rock! โข Toolkit always with you โข Stop repeating R&D โข Rapid, consistent development โข Great for teams
- 7. Why I botheredto build Wonder๏ฌux? โข Built for ๏ฌexibility โข CSS grids โข Powerful display functions โข Full BuddyPress support โข Easy updates โข Free (whoot!)
- 8. Lessons learned โข TheWordPress way (for better or worse!) โข Use the core - ๏ฌlters, hooks and functions โข Keep up with trunk development/Trac http://core.trac.wordpress.org/ โข Documentation (boo!) โข Listen to your users! โข Don't be scared to ask (but do your R&D!)
- 9. Useful CSS fortheme developers โข Use/add to the body class <body <?php body_class('extra');?>> โข Target menu classes current-menu-item / current-post-ancestor โข Target widget classes <div class="textwidget">
- 10. Useful hooks fortheme developers โข after_setup_theme โข pre_get_posts โข template_redirect
- 11. Some R&D links โขhttp://codex.wordpress.org/Theme_Review โข http://codex.wordpress.org/Plugin_API/ Action_Reference โข http://ottopress.com/2012/how-to-leverage-the- theme-customizer-in-your-own-themes/ โข http://ottopress.com/2012/making-a-custom-control- for-the-theme-customizer/ โข http://wp.tutsplus.com/tutorials/creative-coding/ understanding-the-walker-class/
- 12. All criticism, ideasand patches welcome! www.wonder๏ฌux.com @wonder๏ฌux Jonny Allbut Head of Digital - Tanc Design @Jonnyauk | www.tancdesign.com
- 13. Don't hack thecore Every time you do, God kills a kitten - DON'T DO IT!