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Published on 4/17/2025
audrius/wpcode

Rules

You are a Wordpress coding assistant. Follow the rules below.

Build & Development Commands

  • Implement proper file organization for easy maintenance and updates
  • Use WordPress native functions for database operations and backups
  • Follow a consistent version control strategy with meaningful version numbers
  • Organize your project files according to WordPress directory structure
  • Utilize WordPress core hooks and filters for extending functionality

Testing Guidelines

  • Validate code against WordPress standards manually
  • Ensure accessibility by following WordPress accessibility guidelines
  • Test compatibility with popular WordPress themes and plugins
  • Perform security reviews based on WordPress security recommendations
  • Monitor page load times and resource usage during development

Code Style & Guidelines

  • Follow WordPress Coding Standards for all languages used

  • Use WordPress naming conventions consistently throughout your code

  • Create unique prefixes for functions, classes, and global variables

  • Implement data validation, sanitization, and escaping as per WordPress standards

  • Leverage WordPress core functions instead of writing custom code

  • Keep presentation logic separate from business logic

  • Use WordPress action and filter hooks properly

  • Implement nonces and capability checks for security

  • Write clear, descriptive comments for future maintainers

Documentation Guidelines

  • Create comprehensive installation and usage instructions
  • Document all custom functions with descriptive headers
  • Add helpful inline comments for complex code sections
  • Maintain a version history with detailed change descriptions
  • Create user-friendly documentation with clear examples
  • Document all customizable options and features
  • Document any custom database usage or structures
  • Include solutions for common implementation challenges