Template Parts in WordPress Block Themes: A Developer Deep-Dive
A developer deep-dive into WordPress block theme template parts. Covers file structure, theme.json registration, variations, styling, advanced techniques, and c…
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How to Migrate Widget Areas to Block Theme Template Parts Without Breaking Functionality
Learn how to map classic WordPress widget areas to block theme template parts — from sidebar-1 to complementary regions, footer columns to wp:columns blocks. In…
How to Build a Hybrid Theme That Supports Both Classic and Block Editing
WordPress has always offered flexibility in how themes render pages. For years, classic PHP templates ruled the ecosystem. Then Full […]…
How to Build Interactive Blocks with the WordPress Interactivity API
Learn how to use the WordPress Interactivity API to build stateful, client-side interactive blocks using real data-wp-* directives, @wordpress/interactivity sto…
How to Add Custom Block Supports in theme.json for Enhanced Editor Controls
Learn how the WordPress block supports system works, how to enable and disable controls per block in theme.json, configure spacing, border, and color supports, …
How to Use Block Filters and Hooks to Modify Block Behavior in Themes
A practical guide for block theme developers on using PHP and JavaScript block filters to modify render output, adjust block metadata, extend blocks with custom…
How to Create Block Variations in WordPress to Extend Core Blocks Without Code Duplication
A developer guide to wp.blocks.registerBlockVariation: scope, isActive, innerBlocks, and how variations differ from block styles, patterns, and custom blocks. B…
How to Build Custom Blocks for Block Themes Using the WordPress Block API
A practical guide to building custom Gutenberg blocks for block themes, block.json metadata, static vs dynamic blocks, editor + frontend code, theme.json integr…
How to Design Accessible Color Systems in Block Themes That Pass WCAG Standards
A complete guide to building WCAG-compliant color palettes in block themes: contrast ratios, semantic color naming in theme.json, dark mode style variations, an…
How to Implement a Consistent Spacing System in theme.json for Balanced Layouts
Learn how to implement a complete spacing system in theme.json for WordPress block themes. Covers spacingSizes presets, fluid spacing with CSS clamp(), block ga…
Fluid Typography in Block Themes: The Complete CSS Clamp Guide
Learn how to build a viewport-responsive fluid typography scale in WordPress block themes using CSS clamp() and theme.json. Covers the slope-intercept formula, …
Pattern Overrides in WordPress 7.0: What Block Theme Developers Need to Know
A developer’s guide to pattern overrides in WordPress 7.0 — how partial syncing works, which blocks support overrides, the binding syntax, and what change…