Wordpress Plugin Boilerplate

Overview

The WordPress Plugin Boilerplate is a robust starting point for developers looking to create their own WordPress plugins. Designed specifically with tools like Grunt, Compass, GIT, and SVN, it streamlines the process of plugin development by providing a structured foundation. By utilizing a Git repository for development and the official WordPress plugin repository for deployment, developers can ensure a smooth transition from local to production environments. Its efficient command structure allows for tasks such as linting, compiling, and deploying updates with ease.

Leveraging the work of Tom McFarlin, this boilerplate is continuously updated to align with the latest standards, offering an improved development experience. Whether you are a seasoned plugin developer or just starting, this boilerplate can significantly enhance your workflow and coding practices.

Features

• Command-Line Integration: Utilize Grunt to automate tasks such as linting, compiling, and compressing files effortlessly.
• Version Control: Seamlessly integrate with GIT for version control during the development phase, ensuring organized and manageable code updates.
• Deployment Efficiency: Deploy your plugins using SVN, simplifying the release process to the WordPress repository.
• Standards Compliance: Includes a predefined .jshintrc file following WordPress coding standards, promoting best practices.
• Customization Flexibility: Easily rename files and adjust directories to fit your project needs, allowing for a personalized setup.
• Ongoing Support and Updates: Regularly updated versions provide improvements and fixes, ensuring the boilerplate remains relevant and reliable.
• Free to Use: Released under the GNU General Public License, allowing for modification and redistribution with minimal restrictions.