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Jose Torres
12,947 PointsWordpress Admin Theme
I'd like to know what workflow would be best suited for an admin theme creation. I've read in the codex that its best to use a plugin for this.
3 Answers
Matt Campbell
9,767 PointsYou don't have to use a plugin. Just create a stylesheet and use the hook to load it admin side. You'll need to do this when creating meta boxes and the like.
All a plugin will do is apply an admin theme. Won't allow you to make one yourself.
Admin side is just a website. All the same rules apply.
Jose Torres
12,947 PointsThank you Matthew, I'll take that approach.
Jose Torres
12,947 PointsUpdate: in the past days I've been working hard on the admin theme and what I've found out is that even though we can edit the theme as a normal theme (with a bunch of custom paths and hooks) its much better to work on it as a plugin. Say you've installed a new theme that plays a bit with the admin then this might really mess up your theme. With a plugin you might have some inconsistencies but its much easier to fix.