Block patterns revolutionize web design by enabling reusable, styled block combinations that eliminate repetitive layout work. Instead of building each page element-by-element, you create pre-styled patterns that can be dropped anywhere and customized with new content.
Patterns can nest within other patterns, enabling everything from small components to complete page layouts. You might build call-to-action patterns that combine into section patterns that combine into full-page patterns.
Beyond reusability, patterns offer control over editing capabilities. You can allow content changes while locking design elements, sync changes across all pattern instances, or prevent modifications entirely – all on a per-pattern basis.
Patterns also enable dynamic content integration, pulling from custom fields or maintaining synchronized content and design across multiple locations. This flexibility makes patterns essential for professional WordPress development workflows.