Let's code! Using Block Patterns in your Block Theme.

Block patterns are predefined block layouts. They provide a means to refine the editorial experience by offering users a preset arrangement of blocks to start building right away.

One of the great advantages of block patterns is that they can include either block markup or PHP code. This means that block patterns allow open up a wide array of possibilities for the theme developer.

In this session we will look at the different types of block patterns that can be created, the various ways that block patterns can be registered for a theme, and then create a few block pattern examples for some common theme requirements.

If you want to code along with me, you will need the following:

1. Access to a local WordPress install.

Popular options for local installs are:

• XAMPP
• MAMP
• WampServer
• DesktopServer
• LocalWP
• DevKinsta

2. A text editor to edit WordPress files:

• Visual Studio Code
• Sublime Text
• Notepad++
• Atom

3. The latest version of the Gutenberg plugin installed and active

Audience: Developers
Level: Intermediate
Where: Zoom (link will be visible after RSVP)

This session is being held at an EU/Africa/US Eastern friendly time. If you cannot get to the live session, keep an eye out for the recording we’ll be publishing on wordpress.tv and learn.wordpress.org after the session is completed :-)

See you soon!