Version 2.5.0

= Version 2.5.0 – April 4, 2024 =

• Update trait - check 'compatible up to' without '-RCx' in WordPress version.
• Compatible with WordPress 6.5.
• Remove autoloader when deactivated.
• Only flush transients (flush_caches()) if not using an object cache.
• Reworked get_option(),get_network_option() for faster access to non-reserved options.
• Added support for $_SERVER['GEOIP_COUNTRY_CODE'] IP Geolocation.
• Use this.form.requestSubmit() instead of options_form.submit().
• Fixed switch_to_blog() and loading/saving options on switch.
• Updated maintenance mode, enable using transient with expiration.
• Recognize 'Network Enabled' as extension enabled option.
• New get_page_template() to buffer a template part.
• Added action after_flush_caches when flushing caches.
• Added option {classname}_selected_update_channel and stdOptions_updateChannel() in standard_options trait.
  • Like {classname}_PLUGIN_UPDATE_CHANNEL.
• Added constant {classname}_PLUGIN_UPDATE_CHANNEL to override plugin update source.
  • For github hosting, specify branch|release and the tag or id.
  • define( 'EACDOOJIGGER_PLUGIN_UPDATE_CHANNEL', 'branch' );
  • define( 'EACDOOJIGGER_PLUGIN_UPDATE_CHANNEL', 'branch/default' );
• Updated documentation and examples.
  • Removed Extras from distribution package, now available on Github:
    • Download
    • Documentation
• Streamline standard_options trait, added checkForUpdates (tools).
• Streamline plugin_update trait including
  • Support for new software taxonomy Github hosting plugin.
  • Renamed methods in plugin_update trait.
  • Delete internal transient when update_plugins transient is deleted.
  • Changed default transient_time to 1 hour (was 12), letting WP manage update checks.
• Use wp_clean_update_cache() when clearing caches.
• Now loads for all (php/non-php) requests.
  • Extensions are not loaded unless self::ALLOW_NON_PHP is set on construct.
  • This allows handling of non-php files and redirects passed through WordPress.
  • Limits loading of unneeded extensions.
• Pass authentication header on plugin_update_parameters filter in swRegistrationUI.
• Added environment to plugin updater uri - ?environment=wp_get_environment_type().
• Fixed dynamic properties (no longer supported in PHP 8.2+) in anonymous class in abstract_core.
• Fixed error in debugging_extension::capture_deprecated()
• Now hosted on and updated from github (private repository).
  • Using {eac}SoftwareRegistry plugin.
  • With Software Product Taxonomy extension for github hosting.