Where can I learn to create my own theme? in WordPress

There are many different ways to learn to create your own theme.

1. First, there's the "official" WordPress Codex on Developing Themes , but I'd say that it is more of a reference than a tutorial.

2. Another approach and one I like a lot is to read some of the better tutorials about WordPress Theming on the various blogs around the web. Here are some reasonably good ones, in particular order:

   • " How to Build a Custom WordPress Theme from Scratch " on SpoonGraphics.co.uk (Feb 2010)

   • " How To Create a WordPress Theme: The Ultimate WordPress Theme Tutorial " on Themeshaper.com (Jun 2009)

   • " Building Custom WordPress Theme " on WebDesignerWall.com (Nov 2008)

3. Yet another option is to check out some of the videos/screencasts on the subject such as this series of videos/screenacasts which I've found to be one of the better ones:

   • WordPress Theme Tutorial by andrewanimation/AMPtutorials on YouTube:

     • Part 1 - Setup
     • Part 2 - Homepage and Functions
     • Part 3 - Single Post Template
     • Part 4 - Custom Comment Display
     • Part 5a - Customizing Your Comment List
     • Part 5b - Customizing Your Comment List
     • Part 6 - Additional Pages
     • Part 7a - Dynamic Sidebars
     • Part 7b - Multiple Sidebars
     • Part 8a - Adding a Theme Options Page
     • Part 8b - Adding a Theme Options Page

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4. Then of course there are the books you can get, if you must go this route (be sure to hunt for the used ones on Amazon; they are often much cheaper than new):

   • Smashing WordPress: Beyond the Blog
   • Build Your Own Wicked Wordpress Themes
   • Rockstar WordPress Designer
   • WordPress Theme Design: A complete guide to creating professional WordPress themes
   • WordPress 2.8 Themes Cookbook
   • WordPress 2.8 Theme Design

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5. Lastly you can hang out here and ask questions and/or any of these other places where there are always WordPress-istas willing to help:

   • WordPress Group on LinkedIn - for WordPress users, developers, and consultants, to connect, and to share ideas, questions, and contacts.
   • WP Tavern Forum - forum with various sections for discussion including topics such as general WordPress, business, plugins and hacks, resources and tutorials, themes and templates, and troubleshooting.
   • WP Garage - mailing list at Yahoo which provides advice and answers to questions relating to WordPress.

Hope this helps!