Do I need a Child Theme with Newspaper? If I normally customize the theme using Theme panel & Td composer then do I need a child theme? If I wish to customize the theme with custom code in the future then do I need to install a Child Theme now?
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Hello !
No, you can even ad custom code in theme panel directly, without using child theme. Theme panel – Custom Code you can add a lot of code if you feel the need.
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So then we could make changes and update without losing it (I MEAN ALL THE CHANGES. BLOCK STRUCTURE, COLORS, CUSTOM CODE, ETC)? I havent done a child theme and now I see an update, I have been days changing things (custom code for mobile view) included. Can I update the theme WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM?
Can I get back to an old version if updating rewrites changes?
If I dont install any child theme & add any custom code, will I lose any settings? will my customization get reset after any theme update?
Hello !
Please note that depending on the update type. Nothing is updateproof.
For example when Standard pack was implemented, all the files places have been changed. Therefore, not even the child theme was able to figure out where the new elements have been changed.
Also, all the settings from theme panel are stored in the database not in theme’s files.
Also please note that no matter what theme you are running, the best and the correct practice is to have a test website / localhost where you test everything you want before going on the live site. A full backup is required before any major updates. At the moment you can revert back to older updates from Newspaper – Updates.
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