Explore the process of creating custom WordPress designs through child themes in this conference talk from PHP UK Conference 2018. Learn how to develop unique, upgrade-safe designs while retaining the features of favorite themes. Follow a step-by-step guide to set up a child theme, understand its benefits and potential pitfalls, and discover techniques for customizing templates, adding JavaScript, and managing upgrades. Gain insights into starter themes, automation tools, and helpful resources for WordPress theming.
Overview
Syllabus
Theming WordPress
Who am I? Beth Tucker Long (@e3betht)
Once upon a time...
Hey! What happened?
Other Benefits
Find a Parent Theme
Create a child theme directory
Create style.css
Create functions.php
Activate!
Add a Preview Image
Making Changes
Custom template
Path for Files
Adding JavaScript
Upgrading the Parent
Additional Tips
Starter Themes
Automating Child Themes
Outdated Helpful Plugins
Grandchild Plugin
Grandchild Templates
Resources
Feedback
Taught by
PHP UK Conference
