# WordPress Plugin Starter Template

Welcome to the documentation wiki for the WordPress Plugin Starter Template.

This template provides a solid foundation for developing WordPress plugins with best practices for AI-assisted development.

## Quick Links

- [Starter Prompt](Starter-Prompt)
- [Installation Guide](Installation-Guide)
- [Usage Instructions](Usage-Instructions)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](Frequently-Asked-Questions)
- [Contributing](Contributing)
- [Changelog](Changelog)

## About This Template

The WordPress Plugin Starter Template is designed to help developers quickly create new WordPress plugins with a solid foundation of best practices. It incorporates modern coding standards, comprehensive documentation, and AI-assisted development workflows.

This template is based on the experience gained from developing the "Fix 'Plugin file does not exist' Notices" plugin and other successful WordPress plugins.

## Key Features

- **Object-Oriented Architecture**: Well-structured, maintainable code using OOP principles
- **Namespace Support**: Modern PHP namespacing for better organization and avoiding conflicts
- **Comprehensive Documentation**: Detailed documentation for both users and developers
- **Testing Framework**: PHPUnit setup for unit testing
- **Internationalization Ready**: Full support for translation and localization
- **Update Source Selection**: Choose between WordPress.org, GitHub, or Gitea for plugin updates
- **AI Workflow Documentation**: Detailed guides for AI-assisted development
- **Wiki Documentation**: Ready-to-use wiki structure for comprehensive documentation

## Getting Started

To get started with this template, check out the [Starter Prompt](Starter-Prompt) for a comprehensive guide on customizing the template for your specific plugin needs.

**Important**: For the best AI assistance, add the .ai-assistant.md file and .ai-workflows/ directory to your AI IDE chat context. In most AI IDEs, you can pin these files to ensure they're considered in each message.

## Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions about the template, please check the [Frequently Asked Questions](Frequently-Asked-Questions) section. If you still need help, you can [open an issue](https://github.com/wpallstars/wp-plugin-starter-template-for-ai-coding/issues) on GitHub.