https://github.com/herm71/blackbird-starter-plugin
A starter plugin for plugin development. Registers new settings page with custom options.
https://github.com/herm71/blackbird-starter-plugin
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A starter plugin for plugin development. Registers new settings page with custom options.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/herm71/blackbird-starter-plugin
- Owner: Herm71
- Created: 2016-02-04T23:18:57.000Z (over 10 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2016-07-13T22:49:42.000Z (almost 10 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-23T07:32:07.053Z (about 1 year ago)
- Language: PHP
- Size: 187 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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README
# Blackbird Starter Plugin
# Synopsis
This is a starter-plugin, a basis to build on. This plugin was developed using the [WordPress Settings API Tutorial](http://ottopress.com/2009/wordpress-settings-api-tutorial/).
The plugin creates a new "Settings" admin page, and registers a few input fields. You can copy and paste to add more options based on the examples given.
Because this was developed as a learning tool, it is heavily commented. The bulk of the code resides in `blackbird-starter-plugin/lib/functions/bb_admin.php`. I have referenced the API calls in the heading comments of each section of the code. This is an evolving process, but I hope to have given enough direction to get you started.
# Motivation
I developed this for my own purposes. I came across the [**Getting Started with WordPress Plugin Development: The Ultimate Guide**](https://premium.wpmudev.org/blog/wordpress-plugin-development-guide/) in a web search. I wanted to get to know the code so I decided to create my own version of it. Something I can clone into a project and craft to my liking. Also, to familiarize myself with the **WordPress Settings API**.
# Installation
1. Download the [Blackbird Starter Plugin zip file] (https://github.com/Herm71/blackbird-starter-plugin.git).
2. In your WordPress Dashboard, navigate to **Plugins**.
3. Click the **Add New** button at the top of the page.
4. Click the **Upload Plugin** button at the top of the screen.
5. Click **Choose File**
5. Navigate to the **blackbird-starter-plugin.zip** file you downloaded from [GitHub](https://www.github.com) and click **open**, then click **Install Now**.
6. Once the plugin is installed, click **Activate Plugin**.
7. After the plugin is installed, navigate to **Settings** in the dashboard and you will find a new sub-menu titled, **"Blackbird Custom Plugin Menu."**
# Contributors
Again, I give credit to [Otto on WordPress](http://ottopress.com) for introducing me to the process and the code structure. Otherwise all code was written by me, [Jason Chafin](http://www.jasonchafin.com), founder and president of [Blackbird Consulting](http://www.blackbirdconsult.com).
**Twitter:** @BlackbirdConsul
**GitHub:** `/Herm71`
# License
[Creative Commons 1.0 Universal](LICENSE)
# Change Log
All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
This project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](http://semver.org/).
## 0.1.0 - 2016-02-044
### Changed
- Rewrote plugin structure
- Added basic checkbox form to Options page
## 0.0.1 - 2016-02-044
### Added
- Initial Commit
- Developed plugin
## Changelog Template
## 0.0.0 - 2016-01-22
### Added
- Initial Commit
- Developed plugin
### Changed
- Initial Commit
- Developed plugin
### Fixed
- Initial Commit
- Developed plugin
### Removed
- Initial Commit
- Developed plugin