Synopsis: Bootstrap is a popular and powerful open-source front-end framework for faster and easier development of mobile-responsive websites and web applications. This session will cover the basics of applying and customizing Bootstrap’s pre-built snippets and CSS styles to the development of custom-built WordPress themes, and targeting smartphone, tablet and desktop users with responsive CSS rules unique to each browsing experience. The session will provide examples of integrating popular design elements like carousel sliders, multi-level navigation menus and widgets into your theme by combining the power of Bootstrap, WordPress core functionality and freely available plugins.

Audience In order to get the most from this talk, attendees should have an intermediate to advanced understanding of HTML/CSS and the WordPress Admin interface, and some experience with theme hacking and/or custom theming for WordPress, including The Loop, common core WordPress PHP functions used to build WordPress themes, and custom queries.
Rating: Black Diamond