Learn WordPress theme development from scratch using HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript and several native WordPress APIs.
InstructorMarcelo Xavier Vieira
Free
FreeCovers essential theme components including template hierarchy, script enqueuing, and the WordPress Loop to build functional themes without plugin reliance.
Editorial course preview
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This live preview demonstrates the functioning theme structure, showcasing how the main content loop displays post excerpts while the sidebar correctly renders category and date archives.
This view demonstrates the WordPress Block Editor environment used for theme development, showing how content blocks like headings and buttons are structured and styled.
The course instructor introduces himself in a professional home office environment, establishing his identity and approachable teaching style for students.
Provides instruction on the Theme Customizer API, internationalization, and security protocols for professional-grade development.
Includes practical modules for setting up local development environments using Docker.
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Aligns well with those having basic coding knowledge looking to build custom themes.