Scratch: Build custom themes from a minimal, clean codebase.

This is a minimal starter theme for developers who build custom themes for the popular content management system. It is intended for experienced developers who prefer a lean, well-organized foundation over larger, more opinionated frameworks. The project is archived and no longer maintained, but the code remains available as a reference.

Minimal and organized code: The theme is built from scratch to avoid bloat, providing a clean slate with files structured for maintainability.
Standards-compliant output: The code aims for valid XHTML 1.0 and CSS 2, with semantic markup where appropriate.
Structured development patterns: Supporting PHP and JavaScript files follow object-oriented and MVC design patterns to promote code organization.
CSS foundation: Styles are built on top of the YUI Reset and Base libraries for consistent cross-browser rendering.
Developer-focused decisions: The project documents specific technical choices, such as avoiding image sprites and a mobile-first approach, based on the author's workflow for typical projects.

Scratch

A starter theme for building custom website designs from the ground up. Offers a clean, organized codebase following current development practices.

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