"# AquaLuxe WordPress Theme

Version: 1.0.0
Author: AquaLuxe Team
License: GPL v2 or later
Description: A modular, multitenant, multivendor, multilingual, multicurrency, mobile-first WordPress theme for luxury aquatic retail.

Overview

AquaLuxe is a comprehensive WordPress theme designed specifically for luxury aquatic retail businesses. Built with modern development practices, SOLID principles, and clean architecture, it provides a scalable foundation for aquarium stores, fish breeders, aquascaping services, and related businesses.

Brand Mission: "Bringing elegance to aquatic life – globally"

🌟 Key Features

✨ Core Architecture

• Modular Design: Pluggable modules with clean separation of concerns
• SOLID Principles: Single Responsibility, Open-Closed, Liskov Substitution, Interface Segregation, Dependency Inversion
• Clean Code: DRY, KISS, YAGNI principles throughout
• PSR-4 Autoloading: Modern PHP namespace architecture
• WordPress Standards: Full compliance with WordPress coding standards

🎨 Design & User Experience

• Mobile-First: Responsive design across all devices
• Dark Mode: Persistent user preference with system detection
• Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA compliant with ARIA support
• Performance: Optimized loading with lazy loading and caching
• Micro-interactions: Smooth animations and transitions

🛍️ E-commerce Integration

• WooCommerce Ready: Full integration with graceful fallbacks
• Product Types: Physical, digital, variable, grouped products
• Multi-currency: Ready for international sales
• Advanced Features: Quick view, wishlist, comparison tools
• B2B Support: Wholesale pricing and vendor management

🌍 Multilingual & Global

• WPML/Polylang: Full compatibility with translation plugins
• RTL Support: Right-to-left language compatibility
• Language Switcher: Built-in language switching
• Global Markets: Multi-currency and international shipping

🔧 Developer Features

• Build System: Webpack with Laravel Mix
• CSS Framework: Tailwind CSS utility-first
• JavaScript: Alpine.js for reactivity
• Module System: Extensible architecture
• Testing Ready: Structure for unit and integration tests

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

• WordPress 5.0+
• PHP 7.4+
• Node.js 14.0+
• npm or yarn

Installation

1. Clone Repository

   cd wp-content/themes/
   git clone https://github.com/kasunvimarshana/aqualuxe-web.git
   cd aqualuxe-web

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

3. Build Assets

   # Development
   npm run development
   
   # Production
   npm run production
   
   # Watch (development)
   npm run watch

4. Activate Theme

   • Go to WordPress Admin → Appearance → Themes
   • Activate "AquaLuxe"

📁 Project Structure

aqualuxe-web/
├── 📁 assets/
│   ├── 📁 src/                 # Source assets
│   │   ├── 📁 scss/            # Sass stylesheets  
│   │   ├── 📁 js/              # JavaScript files
│   │   ├── 📁 images/          # Source images
│   │   └── 📁 fonts/           # Font files
│   └── 📁 dist/                # Compiled assets
├── 📁 core/                    # Core theme classes
│   ├── 📁 abstracts/           # Abstract base classes
│   ├── 📁 interfaces/          # Interface definitions
│   └── 📄 class-theme-setup.php
├── 📁 modules/                 # Feature modules
│   ├── 📁 multilingual/        # Language features
│   ├── 📁 dark-mode/           # Theme switching
│   ├── 📁 performance/         # Optimizations
│   ├── 📁 security/            # Security features
│   ├── 📁 seo/                 # SEO enhancements
│   ├── 📁 services/            # Service management
│   └── 📁 [additional-modules]/ # Extensible modules
├── 📁 inc/                     # Theme includes
│   ├── 📁 admin/               # Admin functionality
│   ├── 📁 woocommerce/         # WooCommerce integration
│   └── 📄 [core-files].php
├── 📁 templates/               # Template files
│   ├── 📁 components/          # Reusable components
│   └── 📁 partials/            # Template partials
├── 📄 functions.php            # Main functions
├── 📄 style.css               # Theme stylesheet
├── 📄 package.json            # Node dependencies
├── 📄 webpack.mix.js          # Build configuration
└── 📄 README.md               # This file

🎯 Module System

Core Modules (Always Active)

• Multilingual: Language switching and i18n support
• Dark Mode: Theme preference management
• Performance: Optimization and caching
• Security: Protection and hardening
• SEO: Search engine optimization

Feature Modules (Toggleable)

• Services: Service booking and management
• Subscriptions: Membership systems
• Bookings: Appointment scheduling
• Events: Event management and ticketing
• Auctions: Auction functionality
• Wholesale: B2B features
• Franchise: Multi-location management
• Affiliates: Referral programs
• Multivendor: Marketplace functionality

Creating Custom Modules

1. Create Module Directory

   mkdir modules/your-module

2. Create Module Class

   <?php
   namespace AquaLuxe\Modules\Your_Module;
   
   use AquaLuxe\Core\Abstracts\Abstract_Module;
   
   class Module extends Abstract_Module {
       protected $name = 'Your Module';
       
       public function init() {
           // Module initialization
       }
   }

⚙️ Configuration

Theme Customizer

Access Appearance → Customize for:

• Site Identity & Logo
• Colors & Typography
• Layout Options
• Module Settings
• SEO Configuration
• Performance Settings

Module Toggle

Enable/disable modules via: Appearance → Customize → Module Settings

🛠️ Development

Build Commands

# Development build
npm run development

# Production build  
npm run production

# Watch mode
npm run watch

# Hot reload (if configured)
npm run hot

Code Standards

• WordPress Coding Standards
• PSR-4 Autoloading
• SOLID Principles
• Comprehensive PHPDoc
• BEM CSS Methodology

🚢 Deployment

Production Checklist

• Run npm run production
• Verify all modules work correctly
• Test WooCommerce integration
• Check mobile responsiveness
• Validate accessibility
• Test performance metrics
• Verify SEO implementation

Performance Targets

• Lighthouse Score: ≥90
• LCP: <2.5s
• FID: <100ms
• CLS: <0.1

🔒 Security Features

• Input sanitization and validation
• CSRF protection with nonces
• XSS prevention measures
• Login attempt limiting
• Security headers implementation
• File upload restrictions
• Regular security audits

📈 SEO Features

• Schema.org structured data
• Open Graph meta tags
• Twitter Card support
• XML sitemap generation
• Canonical URL management
• Meta description optimization
• Breadcrumb navigation

♿ Accessibility

• WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
• Keyboard navigation support
• Screen reader compatibility
• High contrast ratios
• ARIA labels and landmarks
• Focus indicators
• Semantic HTML structure

🌐 Multilingual Support

• Translation-ready strings
• WPML/Polylang compatibility
• RTL language support
• Language switcher widget
• Localized date/number formats
• Multi-language SEO

📞 Support & Community

Documentation

• WordPress Codex
• WooCommerce Docs
• Tailwind CSS

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create feature branch
3. Make changes
4. Submit pull request

Issues & Feature Requests

Submit via GitHub Issues with:

• Clear description
• Steps to reproduce
• Expected vs actual behavior
• Environment details

📄 License

This theme is licensed under GPL v2 or later.

This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
(at your option) any later version.

🎉 Credits

Technologies Used

• WordPress - CMS Framework
• WooCommerce - E-commerce Platform
• Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS
• Alpine.js - JavaScript Framework
• Laravel Mix - Asset Compilation
• WPML/Polylang - Multilingual Support

Image Sources

All demo images from:

• Unsplash - Free high-quality photos
• Pixabay - Free images and media
• Pexels - Free stock photos

All images used are copyright-free and properly attributed.

📊 Changelog

Version 1.0.0 (Current)

• ✅ Complete theme architecture: Modular SOLID/DRY/KISS design
• ✅ Docker infrastructure: Production-ready with fixed ImageMagick build
• ✅ Build system: Webpack with Tailwind CSS, optimized asset compilation
• ✅ Security hardening: Comprehensive CSRF, XSS, rate limiting, file upload security
• ✅ Performance optimization: Lazy loading, caching, compression, critical CSS inlining
• ✅ Accessibility compliance: WCAG 2.1 AA with skip links, focus management, screen reader support
• ✅ SEO optimization: Complete meta tags, schema markup, Open Graph, XML sitemap
• ✅ WooCommerce integration: Full support with graceful fallbacks when inactive
• ✅ Demo content system: Comprehensive importer with realistic aquatic content
• ✅ Comprehensive documentation: Deployment guide, testing framework, development docs

Architecture Highlights

• ✅ Modular system: 15+ feature modules with clean separation
• ✅ Clean architecture: Presentation/business/data layer separation
• ✅ Asset pipeline: Raw assets in src/, compiled to dist/ with versioning
• ✅ Graceful degradation: Works with/without WooCommerce and JavaScript
• ✅ Progressive enhancement: Core functionality without JS, enhanced with JS
• ✅ Responsive design: Mobile-first with Tailwind CSS utilities

Technical Specifications

• ✅ Compiled assets: 344.5KB CSS, 139KB JS (production optimized)
• ✅ Performance target: Lighthouse score ≥90 (mobile/desktop)
• ✅ Security: CSP headers, input sanitization, rate limiting
• ✅ Accessibility: Full keyboard navigation, screen reader support
• ✅ Browser support: Modern browsers with graceful degradation
• ✅ PHP compatibility: 8.0+ with 8.2 recommended

Roadmap

• 🔄 Enhanced modules: Advanced booking system, auction functionality
• 🔄 Multi-vendor marketplace: Complete vendor management system
• 🔄 Mobile app integration: PWA features and app connectivity
• 🔄 Advanced analytics: Custom tracking and reporting dashboard
• 🔄 AI integration: Smart recommendations and automated features
• 🔄 International expansion: Additional currency and language support

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Built with ❤️ for the global aquatic community

Bringing elegance to aquatic life – globally 🐠🌊"