Iemoto

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Underscores (_s) based grunt-init template for WordPress theme.

Overview

Iemoto is a powerful WordPress Starter Theme built on the _s foundation and seamlessly integrated with Grunt, designed for developers and designers alike to simplify theme development. It facilitates not only the creation of custom themes but also the optimization of the theme development process by automating repetitive tasks. With a focus on modern tools like Sass and Compass, Iemoto equips users with an advanced toolkit to build responsive and stylish WordPress themes efficiently.

The setup process guides users through the initial installation and customization steps, allowing for a smooth start. Whether you are a seasoned WordPress developer or just venturing into theme creation, Iemoto aims to enhance productivity while maintaining flexibility.

Features

  • Grunt Integration: Experience an automated theme development process with Grunt, which streamlines tasks for efficiency.
  • Sass and Compass Support: Utilize the power of Sass and Compass to manage stylesheets, ensuring clean and scalable styles.
  • Customizable Defaults: Set default values in defaults.json for quick customization during theme setup.
  • Versioning: Automatically adds version numbers to JavaScript and CSS files, improving cache management with WordPress.
  • Debug Mode with Sourcemap: When WP_DEBUG is enabled, it loads a CSS version with integrated Sourcemap for easier debugging.
  • Gulp Compatibility: Optionally use Gulp.js to handle tasks such as JavaScript and Sass compilation, providing flexibility in your workflow.
  • Automatic Watching: Implement Grunt or Gulp's watch feature to automatically compile and validate files during development.
  • Community Engagement: Encourages feedback and contributions, fostering a collaborative environment for continuous improvements.
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SCSS

SCSS is a preprocessor scripting language that extends the capabilities of CSS by adding features such as variables, nesting, and mixins. It allows developers to write more efficient and maintainable CSS code, and helps to streamline the development process by reducing repetition and increasing reusability.

grunt
Grunt

Grunt is a popular JavaScript task runner that automates repetitive tasks like minification, compilation, and testing, allowing developers to focus on writing code.

gulp
Gulp

Gulp.js is an old but popular site building tool that automates various repetitive development tasks in web development, such as compiling Sass, minifying JavaScript, and optimizing images.