Useful Resourcse to Help You Understand WordPress Theme Structure

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Trying to understand how WordPress works can be overwhelming with the tons of resources available online. Below is a compilation of some great resources we’ve narrowed down to help you get your feet wet as you start practicing your WordPress coding skills:

HTML and CSS Tutorials – HTML Dog
One of the best HTML and CSS Tutorial sites on the web. Tutorials are classified according to levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
You Don’t Need Any Coding Skills When Working With WordPress – WPMU.org
Great overview on how to get started working with WordPress.
Introduction to CSS – W3Schools.com
Complete listing of everything and anything CSS.
CMS Made Simple – CMSMadeSimple Forum
Useful forum to learn about CMS (Content Management Systems)
CSS Definition – TechTerms.com
Enhance your tech vocabulary with this online dictionary. Terms are defined using easy to understand vocabulary.
CSS – WordPress.org
WordPress guide to everything CSS.
CSS is Easy – Sitepoint.com
Article on CSS and HTML with visual examples to guide you through.
First Steps with WordPress – WordPress.org
Helpful resource to get you started on basic WordPress functions.
Theme Development – WordPress.org
How to get started on creating your own WordPress theme.
WordPress Default Styles – DigWP.com
Article on different WordPress CSS Styles
HTML and CSS – CSS-Tricks.com
Video tutorial on HTML and CSS for the absolute beginner.
The Anatomy of a WordPress Theme – Yoast.com
An extremely helpful infographic on how WordPress works.