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When developing a WordPress plugin, one crucial step is to pre-install essential data, ensuring the plugin operates smoothly from the get-go. Take, for example, an events manager plugin. Upon installation, it’s immensely beneficial if the plugin automatically generates a page titled Upcoming Events, displaying a list of future events.
This pre-configured page, embedded with a shortcode like [event_list number=”10″ scope=”future” status=”publish”], allows users to immediately leverage the plugin’s capabilities without reading through its documentation.
Installing data is helpful not only when first installing the plugin, but also when subsequently updating it. For instance, if an update introduces a calendar view feature, the plugin can automatically create a new page, Events Calendar, showcasing this addition through a shortcode such as [event_calendar status=”publish”].