Seedling

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A WordPress starter theme based on the lovely Timber library and Bootstrap 4.

Overview

Seedling is an impressive WordPress starter theme that combines the power of the Timber library with the versatility of Bootstrap 4. It is designed to provide developers with a solid foundation for building custom WordPress themes while utilizing modern web development practices. Forked from Branch, Seedling aims to streamline the development process and enhance productivity.

With an easy-to-set-up environment, Seedling incorporates a powerful build system and essential tools to ensure efficient development. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just getting started, Seedling offers a clean and organized approach to WordPress theming.

Features

  • Timber Library Support: Utilizes the Timber library for easier and more efficient theme development using Twig templates.
  • Bootstrap 4 Toolkit: Integrates Bootstrap 4, providing a responsive grid system and pre-designed components for faster styling.
  • NPM Package Management: Simplifies dependency management and allows for easy inclusion of JavaScript packages via NPM.
  • Gulp Build System: Employs Gulp for automating tasks such as compiling SASS, optimizing images, and minifying code to streamline the development workflow.
  • Browsersync for Synchronized Testing: Offers Browsersync support for real-time browser testing, enabling developers to see changes instantly across multiple devices.
  • Composer Dependencies: Leverages Composer for managing PHP dependencies, ensuring all necessary packages are included for seamless functionality.
  • Node.js and SASS Support: Built on a modern stack with support for Node.js, enabling the use of modern JavaScript and SASS for styling.
  • Easy Setup Instructions: Provides clear setup instructions to quickly get started with customizing your WordPress theme, including modifications to style.css and gulpfile.js.
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Bootstrap

Bootstrap is the most popular CSS Framework for developing responsive and mobile-first websites.

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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.