Plugin Upgrade

1. Planning and Preparation

• Identify New Features
  • Define what new features are needed in the document.
  • Ensure features align with user needs and plugin goals.
• Review Current Code
  • Analyze the existing codebase.
  • Identify areas needing changes or improvements.

• Check Compatibility

• • Ensuring compatibility of new features with existing plugins, as well as with other plugins that have already been tested and proven to work.

2. Development

• Set Up Development Environment
  • Create a local development environment.
  • Ensure it matches the production environment.
• Implement New Features
  • Write code for new features.
  • Follow coding standards and best practices.
• Refactor Existing Code (if needed)
  • Improve the structure of the existing code.
  • Ensure the new features integrate smoothly.

For more information review SOP for Development

3. Testing

• Unit Testing
  • Write tests for new features.
  • Ensure all tests pass.
  • Automatic Upgrade: If available, click the “Update Now” link under the plugin in the “Plugins” section.
  • Manual Upgrade: If not using automatic updates:
    • Download New Version: Obtain the latest version of the plugin from the official source or repository.
    • Upload New Version: Go to “Plugins” > “Add New” > “Upload Plugin” and upload the new version’s zip file.
• Integration Testing
  • Test new features with the existing plugin.
  • Ensure compatibility and functionality.
  • Functionality: Check if the plugin is working correctly by testing its features.
  • Site Functionality: Ensure your website is functioning properly and there are no conflicts with other plugins or themes.
• User Testing
  • Conduct beta testing with real users in our case we share with our WordPress Team members.
  • Gather feedback and make necessary adjustments.

For more information review SOP for Testing

4. Documentation

• Update User Documentation
  • Write clear instructions for using new features.
  • Update FAQs and support documents.
• Developer Documentation
  • Document code changes and new functions.
  • Update any relevant API documentation.

5. Version Control

• Update Version Number
  • Increment the plugin version number.
  • Follow semantic versioning guidelines.
• Commit Changes
  • Commit code changes to version control (e.g., Git).
  • Push to Remote: Run git push origin <plugin-version>.
  • Write clear and descriptive commit messages.

-Release Preparation

• Changelog: Prepare a detailed changelog of new features, bug fixes, and any breaking changes.
• Version Number: Update the plugin’s version number.
• Release Notes: Write comprehensive release notes.

6. Deployment

• Create Backup
  • Full backup of your plugin files.
  • Using Git, commit all changes, and push to the remote repository.
  • Commit Changes: Run git add. followed by git commit -m “Backup”.
  • Push to Remote: Run git push origin <plugin-version>.
  • Ensure recovery options are available.
• Deploy New Version
  • Upload the new plugin version to the server.
  • Ensure all files are correctly uploaded.

7. Post-Deployment

• Monitor Performance
  • Check for errors or issues.
  • Monitor user feedback and plugin performance.
• Provide Support
  • Address any issues promptly.
  • Offer support to users adapting to new features.
  • Hotfixes if any where required and merge it later on.

8. Notify Stakeholders

• Inform: Notify relevant team members or clients of the upgrade and any changes or new features via newsletter updates on the Store.

9. Maintenance

• Regular Updates
  • Schedule regular updates for bug fixes and improvements.
  • Keep documentation up-to-date.
• User Feedback
  • Continuously gather user feedback.
  • Implement necessary changes based on feedback.

1. Planning and Preparation

2. Development

3. Testing

4. Documentation

5. Version Control

6. Deployment

7. Post-Deployment

8. Notify Stakeholders

9. Ongoing Maintenance