docs: adds instance theming related documentation#17
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| 1. If the instance is using a release branch like `release/teak`, create a branch from it. If the instance already has a custom branch, go to next step. | ||
| 2. Remove the following from `.gitignore` | ||
| * `lms/static/sass/_lms-overrides.scss` | ||
| * `lms/static/sass/common-variables.scss` | ||
| 3. Create those 2 files. Could be empty, or add your customizations. | ||
| 4. Commit and push your branch | ||
| 5. Use the new branch in the `git clone` command under `PICASSO_EXTRA_COMMANDS`. |
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@tecoholic In tutor-contrib-grove, we have a way of adding custom CSS overriding the design tokens SIMPLE_THEME_EXTRA_CSS. However, what I understand is that, this still only affects MFE themes and not the legacy UI. However, what you suggest is to implement legacy UI theming. Is this correct?
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Yes. That's my understanding as well. If we look at the implementation, the SIMPLE_THEME_EXTRA_CSS is added to the customization.scss of the MFE build and not the legacy theme. This set of instructions is specifically for the legacy UI theming.
I had mentioned the SIMPLE_THEME_EXTRA_CSS usage as a "tip" in the MFE customization section of the docs as well.
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Internal-ref: https://tasks.opencraft.com/browse/SE-6592