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Abstract theme.json is the configuration engine that powers modern WordPress Block Themes (Full Site Editing). It acts as a consolidated design system API, replacing the scattered CSS files and PHP add_theme_support calls of the classic era. This chapter explores how to leverage theme.json to enforce design consistency, register custom block styles, and integrate reusable block […]
Abstract The WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg) has matured into a comprehensive application development platform. In 2025, building custom blocks is no longer about hacking PHP; it is a standardized React development process. This chapter guides developers through the modern block toolchain, focusing on the block.json metadata specification, the useBlockProps hook, and the architecture of a […]
Abstract Headless WordPress leverages the content creation workflow of the world’s most popular CMS while delivering the frontend performance of React. This chapter dissects the architecture of a production-grade headless system using Next.js and WPGraphQL. We explore the nuances of Data Fetching (SSG vs. ISR), the GraphQL schema, and the essential implementation of “Preview Mode” […]
