# Changelog

All notable changes to the "Cursor Style & Animation" plugin will be documented in this file.

The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).

## [1.0.0] - 2024-01-XX

### Added
- Initial release of Cursor Style & Animation plugin
- Four animation types: Trail, Particles, Ripple, and Magnetic effects
- Ten cursor styles including custom image support
- Customizable trail settings (length, size, color)
- Animation speed control (0.1x to 2.0x)
- Mobile device support with touch interactions
- Performance optimizations with hardware acceleration
- Accessibility compliance with reduced motion support
- Cross-browser compatibility (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- SEO-friendly implementation with no impact on search rankings
- WordPress admin interface with live preview
- Translation-ready with internationalization support
- Comprehensive documentation and FAQ
- Donation integration with Buy Me a Coffee
- Professional branding and support links

### Features
- **Trail Effect**: Smooth trailing animation with customizable length and color
- **Particle Effect**: Dynamic particle system with physics simulation
- **Ripple Effect**: Expanding circular ripples on mouse movement
- **Magnetic Effect**: Interactive element attraction and repulsion
- **Cursor Styles**: Default, pointer, crosshair, text, wait, move, grab, zoom-in, zoom-out, custom, hidden
- **Custom Cursors**: Support for PNG, SVG, and CUR file formats
- **Mobile Support**: Optional touch-based interactions for mobile devices
- **Performance**: Hardware acceleration, efficient rendering, memory management
- **Accessibility**: WCAG compliance, reduced motion support, screen reader friendly
- **Admin Interface**: Intuitive settings panel with live preview functionality

### Technical Details
- Built with vanilla JavaScript for maximum compatibility
- Uses HTML5 Canvas for smooth animations
- WordPress coding standards compliance
- GPL v2 or later license
- Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.4+
- Tested up to WordPress 6.4
- No external dependencies required

### Browser Support
- Chrome 60+ (Full support)
- Firefox 55+ (Full support)
- Safari 12+ (Full support)
- Edge 79+ (Full support)
- Internet Explorer 11 (Limited support)
- Mobile browsers (Limited support)

### Performance Features
- Hardware acceleration using GPU
- Efficient canvas rendering
- Automatic memory management
- Mobile optimization
- Reduced effects for better performance
- Respect for user's motion preferences

### Accessibility Features
- Respects `prefers-reduced-motion` media query
- No interference with screen readers
- Keyboard navigation support
- High contrast mode compatibility
- Print-friendly (disables on print)

### SEO Features
- No impact on search engine optimization
- No modification of content or meta tags
- Clean, semantic HTML output
- Fast loading with minimal resource usage

### Developer Features
- JavaScript hooks for custom integrations
- CSS classes for custom styling
- WordPress hooks and filters
- Translation-ready with .pot files
- Comprehensive documentation

### Support Features
- Detailed FAQ section
- Troubleshooting guide
- Performance optimization tips
- Browser compatibility information
- Developer documentation
- Support links and donation options

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## Version History

### Version 1.0.0
- **Release Date**: January 2024
- **Status**: Initial Release
- **Compatibility**: WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Highlights**: Complete cursor animation system with four effects, ten cursor styles, mobile support, and performance optimizations

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## Future Plans

### Planned Features for Next Versions
- Additional animation types
- More cursor style options
- Advanced customization options
- Integration with popular page builders
- Enhanced mobile experience
- Performance improvements
- Additional accessibility features

### Development Roadmap
- **Version 1.1**: Additional animation effects and cursor styles
- **Version 1.2**: Advanced customization and integration features
- **Version 1.3**: Enhanced mobile experience and performance optimizations
- **Version 2.0**: Major feature additions and interface improvements

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## Support and Maintenance

### Active Development
- Regular updates and bug fixes
- Feature requests and improvements
- Security updates and patches
- Performance optimizations
- Compatibility updates

### Support Channels
- WordPress.org support forums
- Developer website: roardev.xyz
- Documentation and FAQ
- GitHub repository (if applicable)

### Contributing
- Bug reports and feature requests welcome
- Code contributions accepted
- Documentation improvements appreciated
- Testing and feedback valuable

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## License

This plugin is licensed under the GPL v2 or later.

## Credits

- **Developer**: RoarDev
- **Website**: https://roardev.xyz
- **Support**: https://buymeacoffee.com/iksopnil
- **License**: GPL v2 or later
- **WordPress Compatibility**: 5.0+
- **PHP Compatibility**: 7.4+

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*For more information, visit the plugin's documentation or contact the developer.*