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...