=== HD Weather Widget by The Waypoint ===
Contributors: johngrefe, jamesteward, evalinegrefe
Donate link: http://consultants.thewaypoint.com
Tags: weather, widget, openweathermap, forecast, hd, retina, responsive
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.6.1
Version: 1.2.0
Stable tag: 1.2.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A beautiful HD weather widget with high-resolution 331dpi backgrounds, 5-day forecasts, and modern OpenWeatherMap integration.

== Description ==

HD Weather Widget displays current weather conditions and multi-day forecasts with stunning high-definition backgrounds. Perfect for blogs, news sites, and local business websites.

**Features:**

* **HD Quality**: 331dpi weather condition backgrounds (48 unique conditions)
* **5-Day Forecast**: Configurable forecast display (1-5 days or hide)
* **Current Conditions**: Temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction
* **Multiple Locations**: Unlimited widgets for different cities
* **Modern API**: OpenWeatherMap v2.5 with HTTPS security
* **Responsive Design**: Works beautifully on all screen sizes
* **WebP Optimized**: 92% smaller images with PNG fallback
* **Shortcode Support**: Easy integration into posts and pages
* **Widget Ready**: Drag-and-drop sidebar widget included
* **Highly Cached**: 30-minute cache for optimal performance

**Modernized for 2025:**

This plugin has been completely modernized with:
* PHP 8.2 compatibility
* WordPress 6.6.1 compatibility
* WebP image optimization (24 MB → 1.8 MB)
* Security hardening (output escaping, nonces, HTTPS)
* User-friendly error messages
* Comprehensive admin documentation

**Easy Setup:**

1. Get a free API key from [OpenWeatherMap](https://openweathermap.org/appid)
2. Enter your API key in Settings → HD Weather Widget
3. Use the shortcode generator or widget panel
4. Copy and paste the shortcode into any post or page

== Installation ==

**Automatic Installation:**

1. Log into your WordPress admin
2. Go to Plugins → Add New
3. Search for "HD Weather Widget by The Waypoint"
4. Click "Install Now" then "Activate"
5. Go to Settings → HD Weather Widget to configure

**Manual Installation:**

1. Download the plugin ZIP file
2. Log into WordPress admin
3. Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
4. Choose the ZIP file and click "Install Now"
5. Click "Activate Plugin"
6. Go to Settings → HD Weather Widget to configure

**Configuration:**

1. Get your free API key: [https://openweathermap.org/appid](https://openweathermap.org/appid)
2. Go to Settings → HD Weather Widget
3. Enter your API key and save
4. Use shortcode examples or widget panel to add weather

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Do I need an API key? =

Yes. You need a free API key from OpenWeatherMap. Sign up at [https://openweathermap.org/appid](https://openweathermap.org/appid). The free tier includes 1,000 calls per day, which is more than enough for most sites.

= How do I add weather to a post or page? =

Use the shortcode:
`[waypoint-weather lat="48.0624" lon="-114.0733" units="F" size="tall" forecast_days="hide" override_title="Bigfork, Montana, US"]`

See Settings → HD Weather Widget for complete examples.

= How do I add weather to a sidebar? =

1. Go to Appearance → Widgets
2. Drag "HD Weather Widget by The Waypoint" to your sidebar
3. Configure the settings
4. Save

= Can I show multiple locations? =

Yes! Add multiple shortcodes or widgets with different locations.

= Why isn't the weather showing? =

Common fixes:
* Make sure you saved your API key in Settings
* Wait 10-15 minutes for new API keys to activate
* Check city spelling (use exact names from OpenWeatherMap.org)
* Clear your cache (weather updates every 30 minutes)

= What units are supported? =

Both Fahrenheit (F) and Celsius (C) are supported.

= Can I customize the appearance? =

Yes, via shortcode parameters:
* `units` - F or C
* `size` - tall (default)
* `forecast_days` - 1-5 or hide
* `hide_stats` - 0 or 1
* `show_link` - 0 or 1
* `override_title` - Custom text
* `background` - Custom image URL

= Is this plugin responsive? =

Yes, the widget adapts to all screen sizes.

= What browsers are supported? =

All modern browsers. WebP images are used in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari 14+, with PNG fallback for older browsers.

= Does this work with caching plugins? =

Yes. Weather data is cached for 30 minutes via WordPress transients, compatible with all caching plugins.

== Screenshots ==

1. Weather widget displaying current conditions with 5-day forecast
2. Admin settings page with API key configuration and documentation
3. Widget configuration panel with all options
4. Multiple weather widgets on a page (different cities)

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.0 - October 24, 2025 =
**Geocoding & Shortcode Builder Update**

* **NEW: Interactive Shortcode Builder**: Build custom shortcodes with live preview in admin
* **NEW: Geocoding Integration**: Automatically convert city names to lat/lon coordinates using OpenWeatherMap Geocoding API
* **NEW: Location Search**: Find any city in the world with suggestions and selection
* **Improved Admin UI**: Step-by-step wizard for creating weather widgets
* **Enhanced Documentation**: Real-time shortcode generation with copy-to-clipboard
* **Better UX**: No more manual lat/lon lookups - just type a city name!

= 1.1.0 - October 24, 2025 =
**Major Modernization Update**

* **PHP Compatibility**: Updated for PHP 7.4 through 8.2
* **WordPress Compatibility**: Tested with WordPress 6.6.1
* **Image Optimization**: Converted all images to WebP (92.4% size reduction: 24 MB → 1.8 MB)
* **API Update**: Migrated from defunct API v2.1 to current v2.5 with HTTPS
* **Security Hardening**: Added comprehensive output escaping, nonce verification, secure API calls
* **Performance**: Implemented 30-minute caching with configurable filters
* **User Experience**: Added admin settings page with comprehensive documentation
* **Code Quality**: Removed all deprecated PHP code (create_function, PHP 4 constructors)
* **Error Handling**: User-friendly error messages instead of fatal errors
* **Layout**: Standardized to tall mode (size parameter preserved for compatibility)
* **Documentation**: In-admin shortcode examples and troubleshooting guide

= 1.0.0 - December 5, 2013 =
* Initial release by John Grefe (The Waypoint)
* 331dpi HD weather backgrounds
* OpenWeatherMap integration
* Widget and shortcode support

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.1.0 =
Major modernization update! This version is compatible with PHP 8.2 and WordPress 6.6.1, includes 92% smaller images (WebP), enhanced security, and requires an OpenWeatherMap API key. If upgrading from 1.0.0, please get a free API key from openweathermap.org/appid.

== Credits ==

* **Original Plugin**: John Grefe, James Steward - The Waypoint (2013)
* **Based On**: Awesome Weather Widget by Hal Gatewood
* **Modernization**: John Grefe & Evaline Grefe
* **Weather Data**: OpenWeatherMap API
* **Weather Icons**: HD backgrounds by The Waypoint