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# Changelog

All notable changes to this WordPress Plugin Boilerplate will be documented in this file.

The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).

## [Unreleased]

### Added
- Initial boilerplate structure
- Modern WordPress plugin architecture
- PSR-12 compliant code structure
- Comprehensive testing setup
- Security features and best practices
- Performance optimizations
- Full documentation

### Changed
- Converted from specific plugin to reusable boilerplate
- Updated all class names and constants to be generic
- Improved configuration system
- Enhanced security features
- Better performance optimizations

### Deprecated
- None

### Removed
- Plugin-specific functionality
- Hardcoded plugin names and references
- Specific integrations (WooCommerce, Telegram, etc.)

### Fixed
- None

### Security
- Enhanced input validation
- Improved nonce verification
- Better rate limiting
- Enhanced XSS protection
- Improved CSRF protection

## [1.0.0] - 2024-01-01

### Added
- **Core Plugin Structure**: Complete WordPress plugin architecture
- **Admin Interface**: Modern admin pages with templates
- **Settings System**: Comprehensive configuration management
- **Security Features**: Built-in security and validation
- **Performance**: Caching and optimization systems
- **Testing**: PHPUnit setup with comprehensive test structure
- **Code Quality**: PHPCS, PHPStan, and automated testing
- **Documentation**: Complete API and usage documentation
- **Internationalization**: Full i18n support
- **REST API**: Built-in REST API support
- **Provider Pattern**: Modular architecture for features
- **Environment Configuration**: Flexible environment variable system
- **Composer Integration**: Modern dependency management
- **Development Tools**: Comprehensive development workflow

### Changed
- **Architecture**: Modern, modular plugin structure
- **Standards**: PSR-12 and WordPress coding standards compliance
- **Configuration**: Centralized configuration system
- **Security**: Enhanced security features and best practices
- **Performance**: Optimized performance and caching

### Deprecated
- None

### Removed
- None

### Fixed
- None

### Security
- Input validation and sanitization
- Nonce verification for all forms and AJAX
- Rate limiting for API endpoints
- SQL injection protection
- XSS protection
- CSRF protection
- Security headers
- Logging and monitoring

## [0.9.0] - 2023-12-15

### Added
- Initial development version
- Basic plugin structure
- Core functionality
- Admin interface foundation

### Changed
- None

### Deprecated
- None

### Removed
- None

### Fixed
- None

### Security
- Basic security measures
- Input validation

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## Version History

- **1.0.0**: Initial stable release with complete boilerplate
- **0.9.0**: Development version with basic structure

## Migration Guide

### From 0.9.0 to 1.0.0

1. **Update Configuration**:
   - Copy `env.example` to `.env`
   - Update `config.php` with your plugin details
   - Update `plugin-core.php` with your plugin information

2. **Update Class Names**:
   - Change `Your_Plugin` to your actual class name
   - Update all references to match your plugin

3. **Update Text Domain**:
   - Change `your-plugin-name` to your actual text domain
   - Update all translation function calls

4. **Customize Providers**:
   - Add/remove providers based on your needs
   - Implement your specific functionality

5. **Test Everything**:
   - Run `composer test` to ensure everything works
   - Test in a staging environment before production

## Support

For support and questions about this boilerplate:

- **Documentation**: [docs.your-plugin.com](https://docs.your-plugin.com)
- **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/your-username/wordpress-plugin-boilerplate/issues)
- **Email**: support@your-plugin.com

## Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for details.

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**Note**: This changelog tracks changes to the boilerplate itself. When you customize this boilerplate for your plugin, you should maintain your own changelog for your specific plugin features and changes.