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Introduction to Moodle Themes
- Overview of the Moodle theming system
- Standard themes: Boost and Classic
- Theme file structure and key components
Setting Up the Development Environment
- Installing a local Moodle development instance
- Theme development tools and workflows
- Version control best practices
Creating a Basic Theme
- Starting with a Boost child theme
- Essential theme files: config.php, styles.css, layout files
- Customizing colors, fonts and basic layout
Advanced Theme Customization
- Working with SCSS in Moodle themes
- Overriding Moodle's core CSS
- Creating custom layouts and page templates
- Adding theme settings
JavaScript and Interactivity
- Including JavaScript in Moodle themes
- Using AMD modules
- Customizing Moodle's UI components
Responsive Design for Moodle
- Mobile-first approach
- Adapting layouts for different screen sizes
- Testing and debugging responsive themes
Theme Performance Optimization
- CSS and JavaScript minification
- Image optimization techniques
- Caching considerations
Accessibility in Moodle Themes
- WCAG guidelines for Moodle themes
- Implementing accessible color schemes and contrast
- Keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility
Theme Deployment and Maintenance
- Packaging themes for distribution
- Updating themes for new Moodle versions
- Troubleshooting common theme issues
Advanced Topics
- Creating custom block layouts
- Overriding Moodle's core renderers
- Integrating third-party frameworks