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Themes & Theme Frameworks

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What is a framework?

Why would I want to use a framework?

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Great Starting Point

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Saves Time

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Reduces Repetition

Why would I not want to use a framework?

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Less Control

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It must be learned

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Two Types of Frameworks

Options

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Developer

Handled by theme options in WP Admin

Child Themes / CSSPHP for more advanced

customization

Observations

Final Notes

The WordPress

Way

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Questions?