https://github.com/kelvintechnical/simple-greeting_plugin

https://github.com/kelvintechnical/simple-greeting_plugin

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• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/kelvintechnical/simple-greeting_plugin
• Owner: kelvintechnical
• Created: 2024-11-04T01:06:43.000Z (3 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-11-04T01:17:41.000Z (3 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-11-05T00:34:09.894Z (3 months ago)
• Language: PHP
• Size: 3.91 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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Simple Greeting Plugin


Description

Simple Greeting Plugin is my first PHP and WordPress project! This plugin displays a personalized, time-based greeting message in the WordPress admin dashboard. Users can set a custom message in the plugin settings, making each visit to the dashboard unique.


Features



    


Time-Based Greeting: Displays “Good Morning,” “Good Afternoon,” or “Good Evening” based on the current time.

    


Customizable Message: Easily set a custom greeting message from the WordPress settings.

    


Admin Notice: Shows the greeting as a dismissible admin notice at the top of the dashboard.



What I Learned

This project helped me learn essential PHP and WordPress concepts, including:



    


PHP Syntax and Functions: Using echo to display output, defining functions, and conditionally setting messages based on time.

    


WordPress Hooks: Leveraging add_action() to display content in specific areas of WordPress, like the admin dashboard.

    


Settings API: Creating a custom settings page with register_setting() and add_options_page(), and saving/retrieving options with get_option().

    


Sanitization and Security: Implementing functions like esc_attr() to ensure safe output and using get_option() for secure data handling.



How to Use



    


Installation:

        


            
Download or clone the repository.

            
Upload the plugin folder to your WordPress installation’s wp-content/plugins directory.

            
In the WordPress admin, go to Plugins and activate Simple Greeting Plugin.

        

    

    


Customization:

        


            
Go to Settings > Greeting Settings in the WordPress admin menu.

            
Enter your custom greeting message and save changes.

            
Visit the Dashboard to see your personalized greeting message in action!

        

    



Future Plans

As I continue to build my PHP and WordPress skills, I plan to:



    
Add user role-specific greetings.

    
Expand customization options.

    
Improve styling for an enhanced user experience.



Support & Feedback

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