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=== WordPress Plugin Starter Template ===
Contributors: wpallstars, your_wp_username
Donate link: https://www.wpallstars.com
Tags: starter, template, boilerplate, plugin development, ai coding
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.4
Requires PHP: 7.0
Stable tag: 0.1.0
License: GPL-2.0+
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
A comprehensive starter template for WordPress plugins with best practices for AI-assisted development.
== Description ==
The WordPress Plugin Starter Template provides a solid foundation for developing WordPress plugins with AI assistance. It includes a well-structured codebase, documentation templates, and best practices to help you create high-quality WordPress plugins efficiently.
= Key Features =
* **Well-structured codebase** following WordPress coding standards
* **Modular architecture** for easy maintenance and extension
* **Comprehensive documentation** templates for both users and developers
* **AI-friendly workflows** with detailed guidance for AI assistants
* **Git integration** with GitHub and Gitea support
* **Update mechanism** with multiple source options (WordPress.org, GitHub, Gitea)
* **Internationalization** ready with proper text domain setup
* **Admin interface** components for building settings pages
= For Developers =
This template is designed to be a starting point for your WordPress plugin development. It provides:
* A clean, well-organized file structure
* OOP approach with namespaced classes
* Separation of concerns (admin, core functionality)
* Documentation templates for wiki and readme files
* GitHub Actions workflows for automated tasks
* AI workflow documentation for AI-assisted development
= Credits =
This template is based on the experience and best practices developed while creating the [Fix 'Plugin file does not exist' Notices](https://github.com/wpallstars/wp-fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices) plugin.
== Installation ==
1. Download the plugin zip file
2. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
3. Go to Plugins > Add New
4. Click the "Upload Plugin" button at the top of the page
5. Select the zip file and click "Install Now"
6. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= How do I use this template? =
This template is meant to be a starting point for your own plugin development. You should:
1. Copy the template files to your new plugin directory
2. Rename files and update namespaces to match your plugin name
3. Update plugin headers in the main PHP file
4. Customize the functionality to meet your specific needs
5. Update documentation to reflect your plugin's features
= Is this template suitable for all types of plugins? =
Yes, this template provides a solid foundation for most WordPress plugins. It's designed to be flexible and can be adapted for various types of plugins, from simple utilities to complex applications.
= How do I contribute to this template? =
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a pull request or open an issue on the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/wpallstars/wp-plugin-starter-template-for-ai-coding).
== Screenshots ==
1. This is a placeholder for your plugin's screenshots. Replace with actual screenshots of your plugin in action.
== Changelog ==
= 0.1.0 =
* Initial release with basic template structure
* Added core plugin architecture
* Added admin interface components
* Added documentation templates
* Added AI workflow documentation
== Upgrade Notice ==
= 0.1.0 =
Initial release of the WordPress Plugin Starter Template.
== Development ==
The development of this plugin follows these principles:
1. **Clean Code**: Following WordPress coding standards and best practices
2. **Modularity**: Keeping components separate and focused
3. **Documentation**: Comprehensive documentation for both users and developers
4. **Testing**: Thorough testing across different WordPress versions
5. **Accessibility**: Ensuring the plugin is accessible to all users
6. **Internationalization**: Making the plugin translatable
= Development Resources =
* [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/wpallstars/wp-plugin-starter-template-for-ai-coding)
* [WordPress Plugin Development Handbook](https://developer.wordpress.org/plugins/)
* [WordPress Coding Standards](https://developer.wordpress.org/coding-standards/)
= Contributing =
We welcome contributions to improve this template. Please feel free to:
* Report bugs or issues
* Suggest new features or improvements
* Submit pull requests with bug fixes or enhancements
== Credits ==
This template is maintained by [WPALLSTARS](https://www.wpallstars.com) and is based on the experience and best practices developed while creating the [Fix 'Plugin file does not exist' Notices](https://github.com/wpallstars/wp-fix-plugin-does-not-exist-notices) plugin.