Key Considerations
Performance
- Optimize images and assets
- Use modern CSS techniques
- Implement lazy loading
- Minimize JavaScript usage
Accessibility
- Semantic HTML structure
- Proper ARIA labels
- Keyboard navigation support
- Color contrast compliance
Responsive Design
- Mobile-first approach
- Flexible grid systems
- Touch-friendly interfaces
- Cross-browser compatibility
Best Practices
- Modular CSS: Use SCSS with organized partials
- Liquid Templates: Create reusable includes
- Configuration: Make everything configurable
- Documentation: Provide clear setup instructions
Theme Architecture
The Sobolev2 theme follows these principles:
- Clean separation of concerns
- Flexible layout system
- Easy customization options
- Performance optimization
Building themes is both an art and a science, requiring attention to both design and technical implementation.