Automattic’s theme division, Theme Shaper, recently announced they will be turning their attention back to the popular Underscores starter theme. Notably, this shift is cited due to the possibilities the new Gutenberg editor brings to future theme development. Underscores is a starter theme (as opposed to a theme framework) designed to cut down many hours of development time when setting up a new custom theme. Before the Underscores project begins to receive drastic changes, it may be a good idea to familiarize yourself with the project in its current state. If you’re new to starter themes, doing so may help reduce the learning curve. In this article, … Continue reading The Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Theme With Underscores