Are you interested in building modern WordPress block themes?

If you’re attending WordCamp Nepal 2025, don’t miss the hands-on workshop “Developing Block Themes with Modern Development Practices“ by Santosh Kunwar. This session will guide you through the fundamentals of block theme development using the latest tools and workflows.

What to Expect from the Workshop

This workshop is designed for WordPress developers who want to learn how to create block-based themes using modern development practices. Attendees will work with the WP Block Theme Boilerplate and explore:

• Setting up a modern block theme from scratch
• Using theme.json to manage global styles
• Managing dependencies with npm
• Automating workflows with WP-CLI
• Implementing best practices for efficient block theme development

The session will include live coding, practical demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, making it ideal for those seeking to expand their Full Site Editing (FSE) and WordPress theme development skills.

Prerequisites for Attendees

To get the most out of this workshop, please ensure you meet the following requirements:

1. Software & Tools to Set Up in Advance

Before attending, set up a working local WordPress environment. Recommended options include:

• LocalWP – https://localwp.com/
• DevKinsta – https://kinsta.com/devkinsta/
• Docker with WordPress (for advanced users)
• XAMPP, WAMP, or LAMP (for manual WordPress installation)

Additionally, install the following tools:

• Node.js and npm – for managing dependencies
• WP-CLI – for automation and language translations
• Code Editor – Recommended: VS Code, or alternatives like Sublime Text / Atom
• Command Line Interface (CLI) – Basic familiarity with CLI commands is required
• Git (Optional) – Install if you want to clone repositories and use version control

2. Prior Knowledge

Attendees should have basic knowledge of:

• JavaScript – The boilerplate includes JavaScript-based interactions
• WordPress Coding Concepts – Understanding of PHP, hooks, and WordPress APIs (e.g., REST API)
• Full Site Editing (FSE) – Experience with block themes and theme.json

3. Materials to Bring

• A laptop with all required software installed
• Internet access (or a mobile hotspot if needed)

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Santosh Kunwar and take your WordPress theme development skills to the next level! 

Don’t Miss Other Exciting Workshops!

Along with this workshop, we have two additional workshops covering various topics. Check our event schedule to find out when they will take place and explore all the learning opportunities at WordCamp Nepal 2025!