Underscores (_s) is a minimal starter theme designed for developers who build custom themes from the ground up. It provides a clean, standards-compliant HTML5 and CSS foundation, eliminating unnecessary design elements so you can focus on writing your own code and implementing unique designs.

• Lean, Commented Codebase: Offers a just-right amount of well-commented, modern HTML5 templates and organized starter CSS. This structure helps you understand the code and modify it efficiently without sifting through bloated files.
• Development-Focused Features: Includes practical utilities like custom template tags to prevent code duplication, a sample custom header implementation, and a responsive navigation script for small screens. These components handle common functionality so you can concentrate on unique theme features.
• Flexible Layout Options: Comes with two sample CSS layouts in a dedicated folder, providing starting points for sidebars on either side of your main content. This gives you a head start on structuring your page templates.
• Clean Foundation for Styling: The ultra-minimal starter CSS is intentionally basic, appearing like 'theme tartare.' This approach ensures there is no pre-existing design to override, allowing your custom styles to take center stage immediately.
• Open Source License: Licensed under GPLv2 or later, giving you the freedom to use, modify, and distribute your creations based on this starter theme for any project.