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Alex Flores
7,864 PointsHow does wp_enqueue_script and wp_enqueue_style work?
I don't fully understand how the following code works..
function wpt_theme_styles() {
wp_enqueue_style( 'foundation_css', get_template_directory_uri() . '/css/foundation.css' );
wp_enqueue_style( 'normalize_css', get_template_directory_uri() . '/css/normalize.css' );
wp_enqueue_style( 'googlefont_css', 'http://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Asap:400,700,400italic,700italic' );
wp_enqueue_style( 'main_css', get_template_directory_uri() . '/style.css' );
}
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'wpt_theme_styles' );
function wpt_theme_js() {
wp_enqueue_script( 'modernizr_js', get_template_directory_uri() . '/js/modernizr.js', '', '', false );
wp_enqueue_script( 'foundation_js', get_template_directory_uri() . '/js/foundation.min.js', array('jquery'), '', true );
wp_enqueue_script( 'main_js', get_template_directory_uri() . '/js/app.js', array('jquery', 'foundation_js'), '', true );
}
add_action( 'wp_enqueue_scripts', 'wpt_theme_js' );
That is, it doesn't appear that you have to call functions.php in any of the other php files (header.php, footer.php, index.php, etc.) for the js and css to work. How is this? Does WordPress automatically run functions.php first?
3 Answers
Kevin Korte
28,149 Pointsfunctions.php is available to your wordpress site at any given time. As the file name suggests, its a great spot to have all of your functions, both wordpress provided functions, and custom functions. These functions can than be called from any other part of your theme.
I can't imagine a situation where you would want more than one wp_enqueue_script or wp_enqueue_style function. Keep it dry, you'll create a mess for yourself. I've never tested it, so I'm not sure how wordpress would react to having more than one. I just wouldn't though.
Alex Flores
7,864 PointsSo, I think I found the answer here (https://teamtreehouse.com/community/how-does-wphead-know-what-to-load). The question was asked before. Basically, wp_head() has a ton of other functions nested within it and they pull css and js via wp_enqueue_script/style. However, what is not clear is whether this function looks for ALL wp_enqueue_script/style functions or just the ones within functions.php file.
Alex Flores
7,864 PointsSo, I think I found the answer here (https://teamtreehouse.com/community/how-does-wphead-know-what-to-load). The question was asked before. Basically, wp_head() has a ton of other functions nested within it and they pull css and js via wp_enqueue_script/style. However, what is not clear is whether this function looks for ALL wp_enqueue_script/style functions or just the ones within functions.php file.
Alex Flores
7,864 PointsAlex Flores
7,864 PointsThanks Kevin,
That's actually not my code. That's from the WordPress Theme Development course.
Kevin Korte
28,149 PointsKevin Korte
28,149 PointsRight, I know, but the functions are only being created, and called one time, which is great. That code is similar to how the code should look.
It was this part of your reply:
However, what is not clear is whether this function looks for ALL wp_enqueue_script/style functions or just the ones within functions.php file.
That I was trying to address.
Alex Flores
7,864 PointsAlex Flores
7,864 PointsI see. Thanks for clearing that up for me!
Kevin Korte
28,149 PointsKevin Korte
28,149 PointsYou bet, no problem man!