Title: learning
Last modified: August 20, 2016

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# learning

 *  [mgran](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mgran/)
 * (@mgran)
 * [14 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/learning/)
 * Hi, for theming I think you need to know CSS and PHP. If I have to start learning
   one, which one first?
 * Thanks

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 *  [peredur](https://wordpress.org/support/users/peredur/)
 * (@peredur)
 * [14 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/learning/#post-2429424)
 * CSS. Most theming problems based on using existing themes are solved with CSS.
   Also, use Firefox and install Firebug and learn how to use it.
 * You should also make sure you know about child themes. They are the only recommended
   way of making changes to themes.
 * I’d concentrate on learning how to modify existing themes before trying to create
   your own.
 * Just my opinions.
 * Cheers
 * PAE
 *  Thread Starter [mgran](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mgran/)
 * (@mgran)
 * [14 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/learning/#post-2429432)
 * Yes, I’ve started using child themes of existing themes and I would like to modify
   theme. I will follow your advice. Thanks.

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