Full Site Editing Theme Development
Build modern WordPress block themes with Full Site Editing. Learn theme.json configuration, block templates, template parts, patterns, and global styles. Create flexible, no-code customizable themes that leverage the Site Editor.
What You'll Learn
- Create block themes from scratch
- Master theme.json configuration
- Build custom block templates
- Create reusable patterns and template parts
- Implement global styles and variations
- Extend the Site Editor experience
Course Content
Understand the fundamentals of Full Site Editing and what makes a block theme.
Start LessonConfigure typography, colors, spacing, and layout through theme.json.
Start LessonBuild complete page templates using block markup and the template hierarchy.
Start LessonCreate reusable header, footer, and custom template parts.
Start LessonBuild reusable block patterns for common layouts and content structures.
Start LessonCreate style variations that offer different color schemes and typography options.
Start LessonEnhance block themes with PHP: custom queries, render callbacks, and theme hooks.
Start LessonPrepare your block theme for distribution on WordPress.org or commercial sale.
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