Tag: Extensions

{eac}Doojigger: Custom Extensions

May 10, 2022

Custom extensions to {eac}Doojigger or derivatives (add simple to complex extensions using the extension framework)

eacDoojigger extensions are, relatively, small PHP classes that extend the main plugin. Typically they are created to address specific requirements for your website or business. An extension focuses on your requirements while having available the full plugin functionality of eacDoojigger.

{eac}Doojigger: Providing Automatic Updates

May 10, 2022

{eac}Doojigger derivative plugins and custom extension plugins may provide automatic updating similar to WordPress-hosted plugins.

WordPress hosted plugins provide updating functionality automatically. Whenever a new version of a plugin is updated in the WordPress repository, update notifications are seen in your WordPress dashbord on the plugins page.

You can provide the same functionality with your externally or self hosted plugin with a few easy changes.

{eac}Doojigger: Providing Contextual Help

May 10, 2022

Using contextual help in {eac}Doojigger derivative plugins and extensions.

To complete your plugin and improve support, provide contextual help using the {eac}Doojigger interface to standard WordPress help functions.

Adding contextual help to your plugin and extension is easy using the methods built into {eac}Doojigger… and when using the proper filter, you can ensure that your help content only shows on your plugin page or extension tab.