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    Default Re: essential plugins for zencart

    Quote Originally Posted by dbltoe View Post
    Non-commercial items used by 1.5.7c customers:
    Perhaps for 1.5.8 the popular plug-ins could become standard build-ins? I thought I saw once a post that some would be. As depending on downloads one can see which are and often the writers are also the core writers for the next version.

    Having it available at install would in my opinion reduce the number of problems due to installing plug-ins. Less experienced users will surely benefit from it and reduce the number of posts with the same problems.

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    Default Re: essential plugins for zencart

    Quote Originally Posted by Philibel View Post
    Perhaps for 1.5.8 the popular plug-ins could become standard build-ins?
    This does happen sometimes ...
    https://docs.zen-cart.com/user/plugi...-zen-cart-core

    But it's not always appropriate.
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    Default Re: essential plugins for zencart

    These are both high-quality and essential plugins that imho should be absolutely included as built-in in ZC, as these are basic features I would expect from any modern e-commerce:

    • One Page Checkout
    • Image Handler
    • Dynamic Filter
    • Instant Search
    • Ultimate SEO URLs
    • Structured Data
    • Wishlist/Favorites
    • Reviews Updated
    • Bootstrap Template (this is a matter of preference of course, but it provides an excellent baseline to work on; it also integrates seamlessly with the One Page Checkout (bs4_opc plugin by lat9))


    Depending on your needs, there are also Stock by Attributes / Product Options Manager and many other plugins (especially for the admin) that have already been mentioned in this thread.

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    Default Re: essential plugins for zencart

    @marcopm

    Yes, a good list. However things that are easily broken by design changes, another mod, or a store-bought template have to be maintained by someone. Rolling them into the core means the Development Team takes over the responsiibility. Maybe, when some of the base coding permits, some of these will be.

    There are other forms of image management out there so, an on/off would be necessary for Image Handler. Those items needing a on/off switch might be better handled by the author.

    Don't want to start fanning the flames but, whether you think "friendly" links matter or not, almost any change to a site does something to mess them up. This is a BIG on/off subject. Any time someone added a non-current mod, a store-bought template, of just got the master category ID messed up, the finger would be pointed at the "friendlies".

    As mentioned in other threads, be aware that Bootstrap is currently not ADA/WCAG compliant. Great product but needs some tweaking to avoid lawsuits. This is being worked on for 1.5.8 with a possible back port to 1.5.7c.

 

 
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