Introduced a new custom post type "Letters to the Editor" with corresponding archive and single templates. Enhanced post type functionality includes support for featured images, authors, excerpts, and comments. Added pagination and a meta box for article authors to improve user interaction and content management.
Modified the DOI rewrite rule to accept prefixes with more than four digits. This change ensures compatibility with a wider range of DOIs, preventing potential 404 errors and improving the robustness of URL parsing.
Made the DOI prefix configurable in the Customizer for flexibility. Added a DOI resolver link example for clarity on how DOIs forward to respective articles.
Introduce DOI prefix customization via the WordPress Customizer,
allowing users to set and modify the DOI prefix dynamically. Updated
DOI generation to use the customizable prefix. Also, added README.md
file documenting the theme's features and custom post types.
Included a new button beneath the article previews on the homepage, allowing users to easily access the full archive of articles. This enhances navigation and improves user experience by providing a clear call-to-action for discovering more content.
Introduced new styling for DOI links with a dashed underline to differentiate them visually from regular hyperlinks. This enhances user experience by clearly indicating actionable elements specific to DOIs.
Introduced a new JavaScript file to handle the DOI copy-to-clipboard feature. Updated the 'single-article.php' template to include a clickable DOI link that copies the DOI to the clipboard and displays a confirmation message. Enhances user convenience by simplifying the process of copying DOIs.
Split the article archive filters into two columns. The left column now contains the publication status filter, while the right column introduces a new search bar for querying articles. This improves user experience by allowing more precise and convenient filtering of articles. No visual changes are made to the existing filter functionality.
Removed the redundant title tag from the header to prevent duplication and potential SEO issues. The title is already dynamically handled elsewhere in the theme. Reducing clutter and improving maintainability.
Updated the header to use wp_title for more flexible and SEO-friendly title formatting. This change improves the handling of page titles by generating titles dynamically based on the context, providing better SEO and user experience.
Included a "Status:" label in the article metadata section to clearly indicate the publication status. This improves readability and user experience by explicitly naming the metadata field. No functional changes to the data retrieval process.
Enhanced user navigation by wrapping article titles and thumbnails within anchor tags linked to the respective articles' permalink in archive-article.php and index.php. Updated styles for article titles to improve the visual appeal.
Merged saving logic for article authors and DOI into a single function
to streamline and reduce redundant code. This ensures that both
meta fields are consistently handled during post save operations.
Introduced DOI meta box with a generator button in the article editor to assign and display DOIs for articles. Added functionality to save DOI values and correspondingly set up rewrite rules and redirections based on DOI queries. Display DOI on the article single view page for enhanced article identification and accessibility.
Switched the default hero image from 'assets/hero.jpg' to 'assets/img/hero.png' to reflect the new file organization and ensure the correct image is displayed. This change prevents broken images on the front end and improves user experience.
Enhanced the filter form for publication status by adding Bootstrap classes for better styling and layout, including a button for clarity. Increased the form's accessibility by adding labels and ARIA attributes, improving the user experience for all visitors.
Added functionality to display publication status taxonomy terms for each article excerpt on the archive page. This enhancement provides users with more context about the publication status directly in the article preview, improving content visibility and user experience.
Moved the "Read More" button outside the paragraph tag to improve HTML structure and ensure proper spacing and styling. Coding adherence to semantic HTML standards.
Enabled pagination in the article archive template to improve navigation and user experience. Updated functions to include pagination support in the theme setup. This change will help users browse through multiple pages of articles more conveniently.
Added a dropdown to filter articles by publication status in the article archive. This feature enhances user capabilities by allowing them to easily filter articles based on their publication status, improving content accessibility and navigation.
Disable the display of post thumbnails by adding a conditional `false` check. This adjustment helps to address potential layout issues or performance concerns when thumbnails are not required for individual articles.
Introduced a hierarchical 'publication status' taxonomy for the 'article' post type, providing a structured way to categorize publication states. Updated front-end views to display the publication status of articles both in listings and on the single article page.
This enhancement improves the classification and visibility of articles based on their publication status, aiding in better content organization and user navigation.
Enhanced article previews with excerpts and cleaned up date rendering. Implemented option to remove authors in meta box for better user control. Improves overall usability and experience.
Deleted the unused article template file to clean up project files and reduce maintenance burden. This template was outdated and no longer fit with our current architecture. No other dependent code was impacted.
Introduced a new template for custom article posts, displaying title, authors, note, abstract, and various sections like Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References. Enhances readability and structure for article content.
Added a custom post type 'article' including templates for index, archive, and single views. Enhanced article metadata handling with a custom meta box for authors. Updated homepage to feature articles instead of generic posts. This provides a more specialized structure and better organization for journal content.
- Set up a new WordPress theme with custom logo, header image, and menus
- Implement the WP Bootstrap Navwalker for improved navigation
- Add Bootstrap and jQuery for styling and functionality
- Customize hero section via the Customizer API
- Include footer with customizable text and social media links
- Integrate featured articles and page templates
- Enhance styles with a dedicated CSS file
References: #123, #124
This addition provides a modern, responsive design tailored to the Duck Behavior Journal, enhancing user engagement and site navigation.
