Overview

TangoTango is an experimental WordPress theme that combines the React UI library with standard Underscores template files. The purpose of this theme is to introduce JavaScript-based UIs to existing WordPress themes. In order to use TangoTango, the WP API Theming plugin is required.

Features

• Experimental WordPress theme that utilizes the React UI library
• Integrates React UIs with standard Underscores template files
• Enhances existing WordPress themes built in PHP

Installation

1. Install and activate the WP REST API plugin. Make sure to leave it on the develop branch.
2. Install and activate the WP API Theming plugin.
3. Clone the Tango repo into your wp-content/themes/ folder using the command: git clone git@github.com:kwight/tango.git
4. Change directory into your new Tango theme using: cd tango/
5. Run npm install to install the necessary dependencies.
6. Run npm run build to create the style.css and js/public.js files. If you encounter EMFILE errors, refer to the Issues section below.
7. Activate Tango from the Appearance > Themes section in WordPress.

Summary

TangoTango is a WordPress theme that brings the power of the React UI library to existing PHP-based themes. By using TangoTango, users are able to create JavaScript-based UIs within their WordPress websites. The theme requires the WP API Theming plugin and provides instructions for installation and configuration. Though the theme is experimental, it offers several key features and can enhance the functionality of WordPress themes.