The video for this session is available at archive.org using this link https://archive.org/details/StoriesFromTheFrontline. There may be dropouts in the video - it is not your computer.

When two themers first meet, the conversation often starts with common questions about tools, tricks, and themes.

Peek into the minds of two themers as they discuss and debate their favorite techniques and tools of the trade. Listen as they share best practices discovered the hard way and prompt audience participation via Twitter.

Topics:

• Do you use Panels? In what situations would Display Suite be preferred?
• Do you build a theme from scratch or use a base theme, and if so, which one?
• What about responsive?
• Do you prefer stripped down semantic code? How do you accomplish that?
• Why is SASS / Compass worthwhile?
• Your questions / comments! Tweet us during the discussion and leave comments

Intended Audience:

• Site builders wanting to learn theming best practices
• Themers wanting to learn new tricks
• Dual role themer/designers who want to know they're not alone
• Anyone who's stuck and looking for theming direction or advice
• Veterans with stories to share