[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #24119: A uniform approach to Plugins / Themes settings

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#24119: A uniform approach to Plugins / Themes settings
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 Reporter:  ryansatterfield  |       Type:  feature request
   Status:  new              |   Priority:  normal
Milestone:  Awaiting Review  |  Component:  General
  Version:  3.5.1            |   Severity:  trivial
 Keywords:  ui-feedback      |
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 Yesterday on the IRC we had a  conversation about rules that would help
 make plugins and themes easier to use, which in turn would make WordPress
 easier to use.

 There isn't a rule or guideline whether a plugin should make a tab or link
 under settings or if it even has to do any of the above. We all agreed
 that all plugins should have a link under settings. If the plugin enhances
 a different part of the site, the settings page could just tell you where
 the plugin feature is located.

 We also agreed that themes should put features like a static front page
 under customize like most already do, though I heard Responsive doesn't. I
 was told it puts static front page under settings. If it is a theme
 feature, then logically you should be able to at least find a link to
 where the features are under themes.

 Implementing general rules for plugins and themes would make WordPress
 easier to use. Does anyone else agree?

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