Block Themes From Scratch: Part 4 - Exporting and Distributing

[@greyant7069]

This is EXACTLY the video I was looking for. Wordpress is begging developpers to get used to block themes BUT they dont help you figure out the workflow easily. Thanks to you I know understand how to develop these themes in an efficient and long-lasting manner !

[@AdamLoweIO]

I’m not sure what’s going on over there. It’s almost like they expect web developers to follow all the slack channels and core issues meant for the WP development team. They have a serious leadership issue over there.

[@umiamira3332]

First of all, thank you. This video is like a rollercoaster ride. Where I thought "oh this one solution is good enough for me" but nooo, you come up with a better solution, and explain it better. Thank you sir! Even it's only about exporting, this things matters in learning for me. Everyday is a lesson. Thank you again! Have a great life!

[@AdamLoweIO]

Emotional roller coaster ride. Yup, that’s me ;) Block themes are complicated but they are getting better with every release. There is still so much that makes no sense, though. It seems pretty obvious that the people developing aren’t using it for client sites the way small agencies are. They are looking through the lens of someone building a site for their own business/use or someone working for a large agency with more development resources.

[@isheevaa]

Very helpful, thanks.

[@ontheruntonowhere]

Just wanted to update this for Create Block Theme v2.1.0 (maybe earlier) to mention a feature and a bug. Feature: You can now remove navigation refs via the Save Changes panel (no need to edit the template files manually). Bug: when updating the theme metadata via the plugin, the readme.txt file is truncated and changelog, etc, are removed. Until this is fixed, be sure to copy the readme.txt file before editing the metadata or you'll lose all your carefully compiled theme documentation. Reported to the plugin devs: either CBT should update readme.txt correctly, or not touch it at all.

[@AdamLoweIO]

Wow. It surprises me how poorly they treat this plugin considering how important it is for theme developers.

[@ontheruntonowhere]

@@AdamLoweIO It's a huge timesaver but it's definitely got a few quirks.

[@douglasallen5243]

Love these! Thanks!

[@AdamLoweIO]

Thanks! I have three more in the pipeline and I’m trying to get the next two out next week. Those will be relatively small ones about child theme and custom post types. After that, I’m going to wrap it up with a video about making custom blocks in Pinegrow to use in the theme. Shoot me a note if you have any ideas or specific things you want me to touch on. I really want to do more small, standalone, videos rather than these huge projects.

[@douglasallen5243]

Love to see some instuctions on adding custom block type or controls. I have been using css to fix things like break points on columns, changing mobile padding display none. Also not much control on the mobile menu. But I do find myself liking Block Themes more and more!@@AdamLoweIO

[@AdamLoweIO]

@@douglasallen5243 Thanks! The last part will cover one way of making custom blocks, but there are plenty of other options. I've been toying with making a video about extending core blocks to add controls or modify the code. It's a deep subject, so I'll need to figure out a way to show enough to get people started without getting so deep into the weeds that it's impossible to follow.

[@douglasallen5243]

I would love to see extending core blocks. I know there is block plugin but usually have issues with most of them@@AdamLoweIO

[@carolway3674]

Thanks!

[@kylevandeusen]

Just when I think I'm starting to figure this whole website thing out.... 😅

[@AdamLoweIO]

There is always something around the corner waiting to trip you up!