Thread: Classipress 2.9 as a theme framework

Classipress 2.9 as a theme framework

I think that with the growth potential Classipress has, it might be worth investigating converting it into a core theme framework, so that developers can build child themes on top of it. This seems to be the direction of WP themes, and in the long run it might allow for smoother upgrading down the road.

Rich

Re: Classipress 2.9 as a theme framework

Interesting idea. Can you give me a theme or site I could read more about this on?

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interestingly enough, I was just looking over this post which has a comparison. http://www.wptavern.com/comparisons-bet ... frameworks

that might be a good starting point.

Rich

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some more links that might help:
http://www.darrenhoyt.com/2008/09/18/ex ... ld-themes/
http://themeshaper.com/wordpress-theme-blank-framework/
http://themeshaper.com/functions-php-wo ... ld-themes/

Re: Classipress 2.9 as a theme framework

Thanks for sharing Rich. I'll look into it.

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Great Idea!! I love to see iPress, separate function and theme.
I haven't finish my customization of iPress, but already having headache if i think of how to update iPress.
http://demo.windesignworld.com/classified/

Re: Classipress 2.9 as a theme framework

another discussion on the subject:

http://ptahdunbar.com/wordpress/on-usin ... rameworks/

Rich

Re: Classipress 2.9 as a theme framework

published this morning, and very informative:
http://themeshaper.com/wordpress-child-theme-basics/

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One of the themes i use is flexsqueeze

This approach is really neat.

The developer version license agreement also creates an incentive to develop.

It also has an import / export function for config that enables the skins to be implemented easily

just upload the images apply the config file and it's done.

If you go down this path i will happily buy an upgrade to the next developer version.

I will be setting up my new dev site in the next day or two. So if you want to have a look let me know.

Flexsqueeze also supports multiple templates so the architecture as a whole is as good as i have seen.

There site is http://www.flexibilitytheme.com/

If anyone is interested in grabbing a copy please feel free to use my affiliate link here

Re: Classipress 2.9 as a theme framework

new article on theme frameworks:
http://themeshaper.com/modular-css-word ... ld-themes/