# WordPress.org Compliance for Store Analytics Lite for WooCommerce

This document outlines how the plugin meets WordPress.org internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) requirements.

## ✅ Requirements Met

### 1. Text Domain Declaration
- **Plugin Header**: `Text Domain: store-analytics-woo-lite`
- **Domain Path**: `Domain Path: /languages`
- **Status**: ✅ COMPLIANT

### 2. Text Domain Loading
- **Function**: `load_textdomain()` called in `init` hook
- **Path**: `/languages` directory relative to plugin root
- **Status**: ✅ COMPLIANT

### 3. Translation Functions Usage
All user-facing strings use proper WordPress translation functions:
- `__()` for strings that return values
- `_e()` for strings that echo directly
- `esc_html__()` for escaped strings
- `printf()` with `__()` for strings with placeholders

**Status**: ✅ COMPLIANT

### 4. Language Files Structure
```
/languages/
├── store-analytics-woo-lite.pot          # Template file
├── store-analytics-woo-lite-es_ES.po     # Sample Spanish translation
├── README.md                             # Translator instructions
└── WORDPRESS-ORG-COMPLIANCE.md           # This file
```

**Status**: ✅ COMPLIANT

### 5. POT File Standards
- **Header**: Contains all required metadata
- **Format**: Standard GNU gettext format
- **Encoding**: UTF-8
- **Line References**: All strings include file and line numbers
- **Status**: ✅ COMPLIANT

## 🔍 Translation Coverage

The plugin includes translatable strings for:

### User Interface
- Dashboard title and navigation
- Time period selectors (Today, Yesterday, This week, etc.)
- Settings panel labels
- About panel content
- Button text and tooltips

### Error Messages
- WooCommerce dependency notice
- Missing plugin warnings

### Dynamic Content
- Category labels (including "Uncategorised")
- Date formats and labels

## 📋 WordPress.org Guidelines Compliance

### ✅ Internationalization Best Practices
1. **Text Domain**: Unique and consistent throughout
2. **Function Usage**: Proper use of `__()`, `_e()`, `esc_html__()`
3. **Context**: Strings are properly contextualized
4. **Placeholders**: Dynamic content uses `printf()` with `__()`

### ✅ Localization Support
1. **Directory Structure**: Standard `/languages/` folder
2. **File Naming**: Follows WordPress conventions
3. **Documentation**: Comprehensive translator instructions
4. **Sample Translations**: Includes working example

### ✅ Code Quality
1. **No Hardcoded Strings**: All user-facing text is translatable
2. **Proper Escaping**: Uses `esc_html__()` for security
3. **Hook Timing**: Text domain loaded at appropriate time
4. **Performance**: Efficient loading without unnecessary overhead

## 🚀 Getting Started with Translations

### For Translators
1. Copy `store-analytics-woo-lite.pot` to your language code
2. Translate all `msgstr` fields
3. Generate `.mo` file
4. Test in WordPress

### For Developers
1. Use `__()` for return values
2. Use `_e()` for direct output
3. Use `esc_html__()` for escaped output
4. Always include text domain parameter

### For WordPress.org Reviewers
- All strings are properly internationalized
- Text domain is consistently used
- Language files follow WordPress standards
- Plugin is ready for translation platform integration

## 📞 Support

For translation support or questions:
- **Website**: https://auscomp.com
- **Plugin**: Store Analytics Lite for WooCommerce
- **Version**: 2.2.2
- **License**: GPL-2.0-or-later

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**Last Updated**: January 2024  
**Plugin Version**: 2.2.2  
**WordPress.org Status**: ✅ COMPLIANT

