Wordpress Plugin Boilerplate

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An organized and object-oriented boilerplate for WordPress plugin development and testing. Includes Composer, Codeception (unit/acceptance testing), PHPCodeSniffer with WordPress Coding Standards to validate your code, TravisCI configuration for automatic testing & continuous integration, Webpack...

Overview

The WordPress Plugin Boilerplate is an impressive foundation for developers looking to create robust and compliant plugins for WordPress. By combining best practices in coding and testing, this tool serves as an excellent starting point for anyone serious about plugin development. With support for modern PHP standards and a number of integrations for building and testing, it streamlines the process of getting a new plugin off the ground.

This boilerplate not only reduces setup time but also enforces coding standards, making your development process smoother and more efficient. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just diving into the world of WordPress plugins, this boilerplate can significantly enhance your productivity and code quality.

Features

  • Composer Integration: Utilizes Composer for namespacing, PSR4 autoloading, and dependency management, ensuring a clean and manageable codebase.
  • Object-Oriented Structure: Encapsulates your code in classes, following a logical structure that enhances readability and maintainability.
  • PHP CodeSniffer Support: Comes with built-in PHP CodeSniffer configured for WordPress standards, helping maintain code quality and consistency.
  • Automated Testing Setup: Includes Codeception configurations for unit and acceptance testing, ensuring your code is always reliable and functional.
  • Webpack 5 Support: Allows for modern front-end development workflows with tools like BabelJS, PostCSS, and BrowserSync, providing a comprehensive development environment.
  • Quickstart Script: A convenient npx script simplifies initial setup by cloning repositories and preparing your environment swiftly.
  • Automatic Class Loading: Automatically instantiates classes based on the request type, minimizing manual setup and potential errors in class inclusion.
  • Continuous Integration with TravisCI: Ensures your code is consistently tested through automated processes, streamlining the deployment cycle.

This combination of features makes the WordPress Plugin Boilerplate a powerful ally for developers aiming to create high-quality and efficient plugins.