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Darren Healy
Front End Web Development Techdegree Student 23,565 PointsCustom Theme WordPress
Is it best practice to code a website completely in HTML, CSS and JavaScript/JQuery first, then begin the process of converting that website for use as a WordPress theme?
2 Answers
Ryan Duchene
Courses Plus Student 46,022 PointsThat's how I usually do it. It lets you get design out of the way first, and then move forward to functionality once design is nailed down.
However, remember that there is no universal "best practice" for most things. Do things how it works best for you. :)
rosinapissaco
13,401 PointsHello, For me its better to code the website in html/css/js and then convert it into a WordPress Theme. Maybe it is because I learned that way at teamtreehouse WordPress Theme Course.
Darren Healy
Front End Web Development Techdegree Student 23,565 PointsDarren Healy
Front End Web Development Techdegree Student 23,565 PointsThanks Ryan.