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Full introduction to Drupal 8 theming in easy steps

5h 49m 59s
English
Paid
Updated September 2026

Full introduction to Drupal 8 theming in easy steps is a 55-lesson 5 hours 49 minutes self-paced course by Udemy. Drupal 8 rebuilt its theming layer on top of the Symfony framework, replacing much of Drupal 7's approach with Twig templates, objects, and classes.

Course facts

Lessons
55
Duration
5 hours 49 minutes
Level
All levels
Language
English
Updated
2026-09-11
Instructor
Udemy
Price
Premium

Drupal 8 rebuilt its theming layer on top of the Symfony framework, replacing much of Drupal 7's approach with Twig templates, objects, and classes. This course walks through that shift step by step, with short lessons and real code examples rather than abstract theory.

How the course works

Each concept is introduced, then tested with a small hands-on example, including a running project where you convert a static HTML and CSS layout into a working Drupal 8 theme from start to finish.

What you'll learn

  • What Drupal 8 themes are and how template files control markup
  • Adding CSS and JavaScript, and using preprocess functions to shape data for templates
  • The core ideas behind the Twig template engine
  • Building a Drupal 8 theme from scratch

Basic HTML, CSS, and a little PHP are the only prerequisites, making it a fit for new Drupal 8 users as well as Drupal 7 developers moving to the newer theme system.

Who teaches Full introduction to Drupal 8 theming in easy steps? Udemy

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All Course Lessons (55)
#Lesson TitleDurationAccess
1
Introduction to me Demo
00:32
2
Introduction to the course
02:02
3
Preparing our working environment
07:29
4
What is a theme
00:48
5
Themes inside of Drupal
04:41
6
Development settings and cache clearing
03:38
7
Base themes
02:27
8
Start with our theme
03:31
9
Asset libraries
01:16
10
Adding our CSS files
03:27
11
Add our JS
03:01
12
Template files - where they are and how to overwrite them
03:06
13
Adding our markup in the template files
05:04
14
Debugging templates with kint
07:33
15
Drupal view modes
06:23
16
Node templates
12:45
17
Page and html templates
06:00
18
Regions
06:07
19
Views and overwriting views templates
12:54
20
Add and change variables with preprocess functions
07:54
21
Render API
04:09
22
Why Twig
00:42
23
Quick twig
01:21
24
Twig Print variable
02:03
25
Twig for loop
03:39
26
Twig if
02:55
27
Twig filters and functions
02:15
28
Twig attributes in drupal
01:55
29
Extending templates
06:43
30
Links to other pages in the site
03:15
31
Translatable strings
01:31
32
Simple website example overview
03:24
33
Preparing the new theme
07:27
34
Implementing the html and page wrapper
11:02
35
Subproject - Fixing the branding of the site
08:41
36
Implementing the main menu
10:13
37
Implementing the main content at frontpage
10:13
38
How you may continue to improve in Drupal 8 theming
05:59
39
Chrome twig extention
04:25
40
Removing and overwriting CSS files
10:03
41
1. Getting Started And Overview
02:46
42
2. Install Acquia Dev Desktop - Our Working Environment
04:16
43
3. Installing Drupal 8 with Acquia Dev Desktop
04:47
44
4. Declaring our Theme - Adding a Screenshot
05:22
45
5. Declaring our library - adding CSS and JS files to our theme
05:11
46
6. Activating some debugging settings
10:57
47
7. Overwriting template files in our theme
06:46
48
8. Implementing the main menu region
31:41
49
9. Theming our footer
12:43
50
10. Creating the fields in the Node and the Paragraph
13:51
51
11. Theming the node - top area and fields
19:06
52
12. Theming the first paragraph
09:01
53
13. Image paragraph
08:01
54
14. Text paragraph
05:17
55
15. Creating some example pages and wrapping up
07:41
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Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this course?
The course requires basic knowledge of HTML and CSS, along with a small amount of PHP. This foundational understanding will help you grasp the lessons on Drupal 8 theming more effectively.
Who is the target audience for this course?
The course is designed for new Drupal 8 users who want to start theming, Drupal 7 developers transitioning to the new theme system, site owners looking to change the appearance of a Drupal 8 site, and developers seeking a clear understanding of the theming workflow.
What will I build during the course?
You will work on transforming a static HTML and CSS layout into a functional Drupal 8 theme. This hands-on project illustrates the real steps of building a theme from start to finish, solidifying your understanding of the theming process.
How does the course compare to other Drupal theming courses?
This course focuses specifically on Drupal 8's theme layer, which differs from previous versions due to its foundation on the Symfony framework and the use of Twig templates. It provides short, clear lessons with practical examples to help you understand these new concepts.
What specific tools or platforms will I learn about?
The course covers the use of Twig templates, the Symfony framework, and Acquia Dev Desktop for setting up your working environment. You will also learn about template files, preprocess functions, and the Render API in Drupal 8.
What topics are not covered in this course?
The course does not delve into advanced Drupal 8 development topics beyond theming, such as module development or backend configuration. It focuses primarily on the front-end aspects of Drupal 8 theming using HTML, CSS, and basic PHP.
How much time should I expect to commit to this course?
The course is structured into 55 short lessons, allowing you to learn at your own pace. While the overall runtime is not specified, the bite-sized nature of the lessons suggests a flexible time commitment that can adapt to your schedule.