WordPress Block Theme Development

If you're a WordPress developer and you've mastered classic theme development and you want to explore the new Block Theme approach to full site editing, then you're in the right place. In this video, I'm going to show you my approach to modern WordPress Block Theme Development.

Block Themes represent a modern approach to full site editing inspired by the block editor, which in turn is powered by Gutenberg.

In contrast, WordPress theme developers would need to have a fairly extensive knowledge of PHP to create things which are now referred to as Classic Themes.

Block themes simplify this process allowing developers to create fairly simple HTML themes lowering the barrier to entry for WordPress enthusiasts, and also adds the benefit of using a block based approach to building websites through the full site editing experience.

This leverages the full capability of using the block editor allowing you to easily rearrange, add and remove blocks to create unique layouts without the necessity for advanced coding skills.

Also, behind the scenes WordPress Core blocks already have responsive design considerations built in meaning that if you take the Block Theme approach websites will display optimally on both desktop and mobile and as always, WordPress continues to evolve.

So by taking the Block Theme approach serves as a great strategy for future proofing your website.