WordPress Block Theme Development with Create Block Theme

Modern WordPress theme development has shifted to a block-first paradigm, replacing traditional PHP templates with modular block structures and clean configuration files. This comprehensive written course guides you through creating lightweight, customizable block themes using the official Create Block Theme workflow and Full Site Editing standards. You will build a thorough understanding of the block theme ecosystem, learning how to assemble templates, manage site styles, and package finished themes with confidence. What you'll learn: - Understand core block theme terminology, file hierarchies, and Full Site Editing foundations - Configure global colors, typography, spacing, and layout settings using theme.json - Create and edit block templates, template parts, and reusable block patterns - Manage custom fonts and asset bundling using the Create Block Theme tool - Design global style variations for flexible theme customization - Apply modern performance and accessibility best practices across block layouts The course begins with fundamental concepts and configuration syntax before moving through structured, step-by-step reading modules and code-based exercises. Designed specifically for beginners, web designers, and aspiring WordPress developers, no prior theme development background is required. Start reading today to modernize your theme development workflow.