I have a collection of static files (html, css, and js) and I've identified a specific piece of code (let's say a dinosaur animation) that I want to move to another set of static files (a separate project I'm working on with a different template).
The main issue is figuring out the correct and efficient way to accomplish this task. Here is my current method:
- Identify the minimal
- html section where the code is located (div class="dinosaur_animation" ...)
- css section where the necessary classes are defined (.dinosaur_animation { ...)
- js scripts required
- Manually copy these sections to the html, css, and js files of my new project.
- Change the original class and function names (replacing all instances of "dinosaur_animation" with "dinosaur_animation_newproj") to avoid conflicts with existing classes and functions in the new project.
I have used this process successfully to transfer code between templates a few times, but I recognize that it is not the most efficient method and there must be a more streamlined approach. I also lack the correct terminology to search for better solutions online.
Could you please provide a step-by-step guide on a more efficient way to achieve this task?
Additionally, can you explain in technical terms what I just described and address whether the same process can be applied if I'm working with Wordpress instead of directly handling static files? Since Wordpress involves PHP and modifying original files is discouraged, I assume the answer may be different...
Thank you!