Modern WordPress Block Theme Development. React.js, Tailwind 4, Vite. Gutenberg blocks

Build modern WordPress block themes with a real development workflow. In this video, I’ll show you how to use Olenka — a WordPress Block Theme Starter Kit designed for developers who want full control, clean structure, and a modern frontend stack. GitHub repo: https://github.com/Maksym-Marko/Olenka This starter kit combines Gutenberg, React.js, Tailwind CSS v4, and Vite into a fast and scalable setup for building custom WordPress themes without fighting the default limitations. What you’ll learn: How to structure a modern WordPress block theme How to work with custom Gutenberg blocks using React How Tailwind 4 integrates into a WordPress workflow How Vite improves your development speed (HMR, fast builds) How to organize PHP and JS using Composer-friendly structure How Parts, Patterns, and Templates are preconfigured for real projects Key features of Olenka: Clean starter architecture for block themes React-based Gutenberg block development Tailwind CSS v4 ready Vite-powered build system Composer support for better code organization Prebuilt theme.json, templates, patterns, and parts Developer-first setup (no unnecessary abstraction) This is not a no-code solution. It’s built for developers who want to: Write clean, maintainable code Avoid bloated page builders Use modern tooling inside WordPress Build scalable, production-ready themes If you’re coming from classic themes or page builders, this setup will help you move into Full Site Editing (FSE) the right way. Additional links Olena theme: https://olena-theme.com.ua/ WPPG-Next Generator: https://wppg-next.markomaksym.com.ua/ Block Editor Handbook: https://developer.wordpress.org/block...