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HVAC Community Events - Transition Guide

Quick Start

To transition to the new architecture:

  1. Backup current plugin

    cp hvac-community-events.php hvac-community-events.php.backup

  2. Replace main plugin file

    cp hvac-community-events-new.php hvac-community-events.php

  3. Test the plugin

    • Deactivate plugin
    • Activate plugin
    • Check for any errors
    • Verify pages are working

What Changed

Old Architecture

  • Single 1000+ line hvac-community-events.php file
  • All page definitions hardcoded in activation function
  • Mixed responsibilities (pages, roles, redirects, etc.)

New Architecture

  • Clean 30-line main plugin file
  • Modular class-based structure
  • Separation of concerns
  • Easy to maintain and extend

Key Components

  1. Main Plugin File (hvac-community-events.php)

    • Only bootstraps the plugin
    • Loads the main plugin class

  2. Plugin Class (includes/class-hvac-plugin.php)

    • Central orchestrator
    • Manages all components
    • Handles initialization

  3. Page Manager (includes/class-hvac-page-manager.php)

    • Creates and manages all pages
    • Centralized page definitions
    • Easy to add/modify pages

  4. Template Loader (includes/class-hvac-template-loader.php)

    • WordPress-compliant template loading
    • Theme override support
    • Body class management

  5. Content Files (templates/content/)

    • Gutenberg block content for status pages
    • Easy to edit without touching code

Compatibility

The new architecture maintains 100% backward compatibility:

  • All existing functionality preserved
  • Legacy redirects still work
  • All includes are loaded
  • AJAX handlers intact
  • Same activation/deactivation behavior

Benefits

  1. Maintainability: Each file has a single purpose
  2. Scalability: Easy to add new features
  3. Testability: Components can be tested independently
  4. Performance: Only loads what's needed
  5. Standards: Follows WordPress best practices

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

  1. Check PHP error log

    tail -f /path/to/error.log

  2. Verify file permissions

    chmod -R 755 hvac-community-events

  3. Clear cache

    • WordPress cache
    • Browser cache
    • CDN cache (if applicable)

  4. Rollback if needed

    cp hvac-community-events.php.backup hvac-community-events.php

Next Steps

After successful transition:

  1. Delete backup file (once confirmed working)
  2. Update any custom code to use new classes
  3. Train team on new structure
  4. Document any customizations

Support

For questions or issues:

  • Check /docs/REFACTORING-GUIDE.md
  • Review /docs/CUSTOMIZATION-EXAMPLES.md
  • Contact development team