Develop WordPress Plugin for Linkarooie Profile Integration

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Create a WordPress plugin that allows users to display and manage their Linkarooie profiles directly from their WordPress sites. This plugin will leverage our Linkarooie API to provide seamless integration.

Prerequisites:

• The Linkarooie API (Implement RESTful API for User Management #159) must be completed and fully functional.

Tasks:

1. Plugin Structure Setup:

   • Create basic plugin file structure
   • Implement plugin activation and deactivation hooks

2. Admin Settings Page:

   • Create a settings page in the WordPress admin area
   • Add fields for API authentication
   • Implement options to customize display settings

3. API Integration:

   • Develop a class to handle API requests to Linkarooie
   • Implement methods for fetching and updating profile data, links, and achievements

4. Shortcodes:

   • Create shortcodes to display Linkarooie profile elements on WordPress pages/posts
   • Implement shortcode attributes for customization

5. Widget:

   • Develop a WordPress widget to display Linkarooie profile information in sidebars

6. Profile Display:

   • Create templates for displaying profile information, links, and achievements
   • Ensure the display is responsive and matches WordPress theme styles

7. Profile Management:

   • Implement a front-end form for users to update their Linkarooie profile
   • Add options for users to add/edit/delete links and achievements

8. Caching:

   • Implement caching of API responses
   • Add options for cache invalidation and manual refresh

9. Localization:

   • Make the plugin translatable
   • Provide English translations as default

10. Security Measures:

    • Implement nonce checks for form submissions
    • Sanitize and validate all user inputs
    • Ensure API credentials are stored securely

11. Error Handling:

    • Implement graceful error handling for API failures
    • Display user-friendly error messages

12. Documentation:

    • Create a README file with installation and usage instructions
    • Write inline documentation for functions and classes

13. Testing:

    • Test the plugin on various WordPress versions
    • Ensure compatibility with popular WordPress themes and plugins

14. Performance Optimization:

    • Minimize API calls
    • Optimize asset loading

15. Submission to WordPress.org:

    • Prepare the plugin for submission to the WordPress plugin directory
    • Ensure compliance with WordPress plugin guidelines

This plugin will allow WordPress users to seamlessly integrate their Linkarooie profiles into their WordPress sites, enhancing their online presence and providing easy management of their Linkarooie data.