Instruction file imported from lightspeedwp/ai-block-theme-template (.github/instructions/coding-standards.instructions.md). Copyright stays with the author (GPL-3.0).

Coding Standards Instructions

These guidelines apply to all WordPress projects maintained by LightSpeed.

PHP

• Follow WordPress PHP Coding Standards
• Use 4 spaces for indentation, no tabs
• Escape and sanitize all dynamic output
• Use meaningful, descriptive function and variable names
• Add inline documentation using phpdoc

JavaScript

• Follow WordPress JavaScript Coding Standards
• Use ES6+ features where supported
• Prefer core WordPress scripts and libraries
• Document functions and modules with jsdoc

CSS

• Follow WordPress CSS Coding Standards
• Use semantic class names (BEM or utility-first)
• Avoid inline styles; use theme.json or stylesheet files

General

• Write accessible, semantic markup
• Use comments to explain complex logic
• Keep code modular and reusable

Refer to the .github/instructions/ directory for more specific instructions by file type.