This topic has 8 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 9 years by Pixxx.

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  • #51768
     serpentwolf
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    It appears that in the Kleo installation video that the Child theme is being utilized and I am unsure of which one to use. Are there benefits or losses in using one over the other?

    #51801
     sharmstr
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    Use the child theme. Here’s why https://codex.wordpress.org/Child_Themes

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    #52099
     Pixxx
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    There is reasons not to use childthemes as well, google it!

    Here is a link for you.

    http://learnwebtutorials.com/to-use-child-theme-or-not-to-use-child-theme-in-wordpress

    #52105
     sharmstr
    Moderator

    True. But if someone is asking me what the heck child themes are, odds are they aren’t proficient enough with coding to deal with cloning. So, my answer stands. Use the child theme.

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    #52107
     Pixxx
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    Sorry, it was definetly not meant as promoting cloning.

    More like, always use childthemes but before you do, read this post, hehe

    Simply put, if you are only going to use custom css use the parent themes custom css box, and if you use childtheme, be aware that it could break your site in rare situations!

    #52114
     sharmstr
    Moderator

    Your “simply put” doesnt make sense. Putting css in Theme Options > General Settings > Quick CSS will still have the same override/break risk that putting it in child theme/styles.css does. Both override default functionality/styling.

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    #52325
     Pixxx
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    Everywhere you read about childthemes it clearly states, safe updates witch could easily be mistaken for riskfree, witch I wanted point out that its not.

    #52330
     sharmstr
    Moderator

    Agreed, but in the same breath you need to point out that neither is putting css in Theme Options > Quick CSS. That’s all I’m saying.

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    #52338
     Pixxx
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    ok, case closed;-)

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