WordPress Theme Development Workflow

Overview

Specialized workflow for creating custom WordPress themes from scratch, including modern block editor (Gutenberg) support, template hierarchy, responsive design, and WordPress 7.0 enhancements.

WordPress 7.0 Theme Features

1. Admin Refresh

   • New default color scheme
   • View transitions between admin screens
   • Modern typography and spacing

2. Pattern Editing

   • ContentOnly mode defaults for unsynced patterns
   • disableContentOnlyForUnsyncedPatterns setting
   • Per-block instance custom CSS