[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #37974: Add multi-panel feature to pages through add_theme_support

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#37974: Add multi-panel feature to pages through add_theme_support
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 Reporter:  karmatosed                   |       Owner:
     Type:  task (blessed)               |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal                       |   Milestone:  4.7
Component:  Themes                       |     Version:
 Severity:  normal                       |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-ux-feedback needs-patch  |     Focuses:  ui
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Comment (by davidakennedy):

 @helen

 > Does this have to hinge on theme support?

 I think it does because without it, all themes may not look great. There
 are two many variables when it comes to a theme design to roll this out
 for all themes without an opt-in in my opinion.

 @karmatosed @NateWr Re: merging this current path into Twenty Seventeen:

 > Would it be possible to share those discussions publicly? From a
 technical perspective, I can't think of any hurdle to bundling this with
 TwentySeventeen and later refactoring it for core inclusion.

 My plan B for Twenty Seventeen has always been to keep it the way it is
 with regards to front page setup if this feature does not make it into
 Core. It would be very hard at this point in the cycle to merge a version
 of this patch into the theme itself. And maybe not something that should
 go into the theme without further thought.

 The current way, in the theme now, is tested and proven. I do believe
 something better has been created here, but that's probably something
 better for Core, not the theme itself.

 The current patch is looking really nice. I'll test it more today.

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