Building Custom WordPress Themes from the Ground Up

Derek Foster is a full-stack WordPress developer and theme expert with a passion for clean code, performance, and modern design trends. With a career spanning over 12 years, he has built custom themes for a variety of businesses—from small agencies to enterprise-level clients.

Derek’s expertise lies in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, allowing him to create highly customizable, efficient, and future-proof WordPress themes. He has contributed to numerous open-source projects and believes in building lightweight, fast-loading themes that enhance the user experience.

In his session, Derek will walk attendees through the best practices of WordPress theme development, covering code structure, performance optimization, and integrating modern development tools. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, you’ll gain valuable insights into creating high-quality, scalable WordPress themes.