A clear mental model of how block themes differ fundamentally from traditional WordPress theme development, helping them understand when and why to use this approach.
Hands-on experience building a functional block theme from scratch, giving participants a working foundation they can extend and customize
Proficiency with theme.json configuration and how to structure it for optimal theme control
Ability to create and organize Templates and Template Parts effectively within a block theme architecture
Knowledge of how to implement Block Styles and Style Variations to offer clients and users meaningful customization options
Birgit Pauli-Haack