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Less Updates 0.7.0

April 10, 2024

Highlights From 50 Changes

  • break Update Shortcode: The Update Shortcode has been removed due to niche adoption
  • break Thread Shortcode: The Thread Shortcode has been replaced by a taxonomy archive
  • feature Automatic Archives: Now features fully automated post archives for the Update Stream and Update Threads, eliminating reliance on shortcodes for display
  • feature Admin Column: Now provides WP admins with a quick overview of associated Threads for each Update directly on the listing screen
  • feature Design Options: Customize the appearance of your Updates with detailed design options available in settings
  • feature User Handle: Followers can stay connected with their favorite authors through unique @Handle outputs for each Update
  • accessibility Thread Link: Now includes screen-reader-accessible title attribute for people using assistive technologies
  • notice Shortcodes: Remove [update] and [update_thread] shortcodes from content as they are no longer supported
  • notice Thread Link: Remove or redirect Thread Link to taxonomy archive as Thread Shortcode is no longer supported

DROP

  • drop removes custom_post_meta() method, eliminating shortcode meta box options
  • drop removes post_meta() method as Thread Link is now output automatically
  • drop removes filter_post() method
  • drop removes get_updates() method
  • drop removes$shortcode property
  • drop removes$fetched property
  • drop removes admin_js() method, eliminating shortcode meta box from WP Editor
  • drop removes $this->shortcode reference from construct() method
  • drop removes update_shortcode() method, de-registering Update Shortcode
  • drop removes update() method, supplying HTML for Update Shortcode
  • drop removes update_thread() method, de-registering Thread Shortcode
  • drop removes filters() method for embeddable content
  • drop removes convert_date hook in favor of output via custom Loop
  • drop removes update_link hook in favor of output via custom Loop
  • drop removes unused title from query output in get_updates() method
  • drop removes num_posts_archive() method as stream_loop() method now handles posts_per_page query

EDIT

  • edit improves label for Limit in class_options() method
  • edit improves Thread Button selection options in class_options() method
  • edit changes convert_time() method to timestamp() for clarity
  • edit adds .update to Thread Archives in add_body_class() method

ADD

  • edit adds private $slug property for simplified rewrites and URL retrieval
  • edit adds private $slug_threads property for simplified rewrites and URL retrieval
  • edit adds description to post_type_taxonomies() method
  • edit adds separate_items_with_commas to post_type_taxonomies() method, improving continuity in WP Editor
  • edit adds exclude_from_search() method as a refined alternative to exclude_from_search boolean in post_type() method, allowing nuanced exclusion from search results without affecting custom Loop query output
  • edit adds less_updates_threads custom post type as a placeholder for managing Update Threads template
  • edit adds thesis_html_container_pagination_home_show filter, removing pagination from non-paginated Update Threads template
  • edit renames reserved html() method to stream_html() for clarity and to avoid confusion with threads_html() method
  • feat adds true to show_admin_column of post_type_taxonomies() method to display an Admin Column for the thread taxonomy on its post type listing screen
  • feat adds LESS_UPDATES_SLUG constant, allowing users to customize Update Stream slug permastruct
  • feat adds LESS_UPDATES_THREADS_SLUG constant, allowing users to customize Update Threads slug permastruct
  • feat adds LESS_UPDATES_DISABLE_REWRITE constant, allowing users to disable rewrite rules for Update Stream
  • feat adds LESS_UPDATES_THREADS_DISABLE_REWRITE constant, allowing users to disable rewrite rules for Update Threads
  • feat adds Timeline options to class_options() method
  • feat adds Timeline Color options to class_options() method
  • feat adds Background Color options to class_options() method
  • feat adds Border options to class_options() method
  • feat adds Corner Shape options to class_options() method
  • feat adds Interior Spacing options to class_options() method
  • feat adds Threads SEO Options options to class_options() method
  • feat adds handle() method to include user contact method in WP User settings
  • feat adds loop_stream() method to include custom Loop for Update Stream archive
  • feat adds loop_thread() method to include custom Loop for Update Thread archive
  • feat adds loop_threads() method to include custom Loop for Update Threads archive
  • feat adds threads_html() method to incorporate Threads SEO Options options from settings
  • feat adds automatic output to update_link() method with screen-reader-accessible text
  • feat adds filter_css() to incorporate design options from settings
  • feat adds modified_date() to hook_bottom_archive_description hook, simulating single post template

DOCS

  • docs updates property and method ordering
  • docs updates documentation for Thesis API functions

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