=== Block Pattern Explorer ===
Author URI:        https://wwww.nickdiego.com
Contributors:      ndiego
Tags:              patterns, blocks, block patterns, starter content
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to:      5.8
Requires PHP:      7.1
Stable tag:        0.2.0
License:           GPLv2 or later
License URI:       https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

An experimental plugin to preview and insert block patterns in the Block Editor.

== Description ==

An experimental plugin to preview and insert block patterns in the Block Editor (Gutenberg). It is not advised for use on production websites.

Please note that no block patterns are included. Patterns must be provided by your theme or another plugin. You can also use the patterns provided by WordPress if enabled by your theme.

Furthermore, this plugin should be used in conjunction with the [Gutenberg plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gutenberg/) until WordPress 5.9 is officially released.

=== Mission ===

The Block Pattern Explorer is heavily influenced by the work currently being done in the Gutenberg [GitHub repository](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg) on pattern previews.

The purpose of this project is to isolate the pattern explorer into a standalone plugin that WordPress users/developers can interact with immediately, provide feedback on, and begin implementing into their own websites. Ideally, this initiative will also help inform the direction of core development. If you have feedback or encounter a bug, please submit a support ticket.

Once the pattern explorer is integrated into WordPress proper, this project will be sunsetted in favor of the core offering.

=== Experimental Features ===

1. Patterns can be displayed in either a grid or singular layout
2. Preview patterns with different viewports (Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile)
3. More to come...

== Screenshots ==

1. Inserting a pattern from the upcoming Twenty Twenty-Two theme into the Block Editor using the block pattern explorer.

=== Stay Connected ===

Stay up-to-date on the Block Pattern Explorer, and Gutenberg development, using the links below. The plugin is also being built transparently on GitHub, so give it a star and follow along! 😉

* [Follow on Twitter](https://twitter.com/nickmdiego)
* [View on GitHub](https://github.com/ndiego/block-pattern-explorer)
* [Gutenberg plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gutenberg/)
* [Gutenberg on GitHub](https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg)

== Installation ==

1. You have a couple options:
	* Go to Plugins → Add New and search for "Block Pattern Explorer". Once found, click "Install".
	* Download the Block Pattern Explorer from WordPress.org and make sure the folder is zipped. Then upload via Plugins → Add New → Upload.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Once activated, navigate to the Block Editor and you will see the "Insert Pattern" button in header toolbar. See the plugin screenshots for reference.

== Changelog ==

= 0.2.0 - 2021-11-22 =

**Added**

* Added support for the experimental block pattern category types.

= 0.1.0 - 2021-11-09 =

Initial release! 🎉