###Updated 8-22-2014

WP-Forge is based off [Twenty Twelve] (http://wordpress.org/themes/twentytwelve) and is a combination of two powerful platforms. The first being WordPress, the leading open source blogging tool and content management system. The second being Foundation (v5.4), the most advanced responsive front-end framework.

##WP-Forge Demo## You can see a demo of WP-Forge here: http://wpforge.themeawesome.com/ - You will notice that the [Viewport Resizer] (http://lab.maltewassermann.com/viewport-resizer/) from Malte Wassermann automatically loads at the top of the browser. This will allow you to test the theme against various device sizes.

##WP-Forge Forums## If you need help with implementation or if you run into issues, you can post your questions/issues here or visit the [Support Forums:] (http://themeawesome.com/support)

###WP-Forge was built with the following tools###

• [WordPress Theme Standards] (http://codex.wordpress.org/Theme_Development) - A list of standards that all themes should be coded with set forth by WordPress.
• WP-Test - An exhaustive set of test data that was developed over three years to measure the integioty of themes and plugins. Developed by Michael Novotny
• [Theme Unit Test] (http://codex.wordpress.org/Theme_Unit_Test) - Similar to WP-Test. A set of test data created by the WordPress Theme Review Team
• Debug Bar - a debugging menu added to the admin bar that quickly shows query, cache, and other helpful debugging information.
• Log Depreceated Notices - a plugin that helps you identify old WordPress API functions a theme or plugin is currently using so you can update to the newer methods.
• Theme Check - a simple and easy way to test your theme for all the latest WordPress standards and practices.
• Theme Mentor - the cousin of Theme-Check plugin. It does deeper code analysis to ensure best practices, like checking for the dequeueing of jQuery.
• [Monster Widget] (http://wordpress.org/plugins/monster-widget/) - A widget that provides a quick and easy method of adding all core widgets to a sidebar for testing purposes.
• Viewport Resizer - a handy bookmarklet that will load your site in a viewport the size of common devices. This is helpful in testing responsive design.
• Screenfly – Responsive screen testing for monitors, tablets, smart phones, and more (personally one of my favorites).

##Features##

###Theme Customizer### When 3.4 was released, WordPress introduced the [Theme Customizer] (https://codex.wordpress.org/Theme_Customization_API). The customizer allows you to modify certain areas of a theme and preview those changes in real time before publishing. WP-Forge now comes with its own custom Theme Customizer. For more information regarding the Theme Customizer please read the information under Configuration in the README.txt file.

###Off-Canvas Support### WP-Forge now offers support for Off-Canvas menu. For more information regarding Off-Canvas please read the information under Configuration in the readme.txt file.

###jQuery### WP-Forge uses the version of jQuery bundled with WordPress and it is loaded in the header. This practice falls within the [WordPress Theme Standards] (http://codex.wordpress.org/Theme_Development). You can do a search and find the information you need to use Google's version and load it in the footer if you wish.

###Child Theme### I have created a child theme for WP-Forge called [WP-Starter] (https://github.com/tsquez/wp-starter). If you prefer, you can create your own child theme. You can learn how to create your own child theme by reading the [WordPress Codex] (http://codex.wordpress.org/Child_Themes)

###Font-Awesome 4.1.0### Includes all 439 free icons from [Font-Awesome] (http://fontawesome.io/)

###Genericons 3.0.3### Includes the free WordPress icon set [Genericons] (http://genericons.com/#wordpress)

###Yoast SEO Plugin### Has built in support for breadcrumbs using the Wordpress SEO by Yoast plugin. The code is already added to all necessary files for you. Download the [WordPress SEO by Yoast] (http://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-seo/) plugin.

###Github Updater### Added support for Andy Fragen's [Github Updater] (https://github.com/afragen/github-updater) - Now you can update WP-Forge from within the WordPress dashboard itself. Make sure you download and install the plugin.

###Additional Information### WP-Forge validates at 98% over at [ThemeCheck.org] (http://themecheck.org/score/wordpress_theme_wp-forge.html)

The following individuals have contributed to WP-Forge

• [Felipe Trombini] (http://www.felipetrombini.com.br/) for Portuguese localization
• [Christopher Anderton] (https://github.com/Deluxive) for Swedish localization
• [Andriy] (https://github.com/helirexi) for Russian localization
• [Alfonso Correas] (http://www.cor-ser.com/) for Spanish localization

#####If you would like to provide a language translation for WP-Forge, please contact me via ThemeAwesome.com#####

As I developed WP-Forge, I discovered and used some really cool functions from different themes that were also built with WordPress and Foundation.

• Anthony Wilhelm - [Reactor] (https://github.com/awtheme/reactor)
• Zhen Huang - [Reverie Theme] (http://themefortress.com/reverie/)
• 320Press - [WordPress Foundation] (https://github.com/320press/wordpress-foundation)
• required+ - [Required-Foundation] (https://github.com/wearerequired/required-foundation)

WP-Forge is licensed as follows:

• WordPress is GPLv2 - http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
• Foundation by ZURB is MIT - http://opensource.org/licenses/MIT

This means WP-Forge is completely free to use and modify as you see fit. I hope you use it to learn something new, make something cool, have fun, and share what you've learned with others.

WP-Forge is a Responsive WordPress theme developed by ThemeAwesome.com, a site focused on Responsive WordPress theme development.

FoundationThemes.co is a website focused on developing Responsive WordPress child themes for WP-Forge - Currently still in development. Make sure to visit and enter your email address to be notified when the site launches.