Simplify WordPress theme development with Composer: JointsWP Case Study

Before I started using JointsWP, I was having a headache about how to manage resource files for topics. Every time I modify a CSS or JavaScript file, I need to compile and compress manually, which is not only time consuming but also error-prone. Especially when I need to synchronize these files between local and server, the problem becomes more complicated.

To solve this problem, I started looking for a solution that could automate these processes. Finally, I chose JointsWP, a WordPress theme framework based on Foundation 6.5.1. It not only provides rich styles and scripts, but also implements automated resource management through Composer and npm.

Installing JointsWP is very simple, just run the following command in the WordPress theme directory:

 <code class="language-bash">$ cd my-wordpress-folder/wp-content/themes/ $ git clone https://github.com/JeremyEnglert/JointsWP.git $ cd JointsWP $ npm install</code>

After the installation is complete, you can use the following commands to monitor file changes and automatically compile and optimize resources:

 <code class="language-bash">$ npm run watch</code>

This command monitors files changes in assets/styles/scss , assets/scripts/js and assets/images directories, and compiles, compresses, and optimizes them accordingly. If you want to use Browsersync for real-time refresh and style injection, you can run:

 <code class="language-bash">$ npm run browsersync</code>

In addition, JointsWP provides other useful commands, such as:

 <code class="language-bash">$ npm run build # 编译和压缩所有脚本和样式$ npm run styles # 编译所有SCSS 文件$ npm run scripts # 编译所有JS 文件$ npm run images # 优化所有图片文件</code>

With JoinsWP, I found that theme development has become more efficient and controllable. It not only simplifies resource management, but also reduces human errors through automated processes. The file structure is clear and clear, and developers can easily find and modify the corresponding files. For example, custom styles should be placed in assets/styles/scss/_main.scss , while custom scripts should be placed in assets/scripts/js/ directory.

Overall, JointsWP provides a powerful tool set through Composer and npm to make WordPress theme development smoother and more efficient. If you are also worried about resource management, try JointsWP, and you will find that it can significantly improve your development experience.

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