I'm using Magento 1.6. I've created my own theme (mytheme) under base.
So my file structure is app/design/frontend/base/mytheme
I could also develop my theme under app/design/frontend/default/mytheme
Which is best practice? And what are the implications of using base/mytheme rather than default/mytheme?
Cheers,
Eddie
Best Answer
I do disagree with the solution of Mr Storm.
ref: http://www.magentocommerce.com/knowledge-base/entry/magentos-theme-hierarchy
Those documents recommend You avoid to use the package default (as the base package too)
You have to creating Your own package 'mytheme' and to define a theme 'default'
ref: http://info.magento.com/rs/magentocommerce/images/MagentoDesignGuide.pdf
So the correct answer is
app/design/frontend/your-package/default
Do NOT use:
app/design/frondend/default/your-theme