=== RDS Novera ===
Contributors: rds
Requires at least: 6.4
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 2.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Tags: blog, e-commerce, portfolio, grid-layout, custom-colors, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, footer-widgets, full-width-template, one-column, right-sidebar, rtl-language-support, sticky-post, threaded-comments, translation-ready, wide-blocks

Modern, scalable, accessibility-first multipurpose WordPress theme for businesses, agencies, publishers, shops, portfolios, restaurants, SaaS, education, and landing pages.

== Description ==

RDS Novera is a lightweight classic/hybrid WordPress theme with theme.json, block patterns, Customizer controls, Elementor compatibility, WooCommerce styling, responsive layouts, editor styles, RTL support, and performance-minded vanilla JavaScript.

== Features ==

* Responsive grid and sidebar layouts.
* Accessible skip links, keyboard-friendly menus, visible focus states, and reduced motion support.
* Expanded theme.json color, typography, spacing, border, layout, gradient, duotone, and shadow presets.
* 100+ reusable native block patterns for headers, footers, hero, CTA, pricing, testimonials, products, blogs, FAQ, team, contact, restaurant menu, marketing, portfolio, institutional, editorial, and starter homepage sections.
* Fifteen style palettes available through Site Editor styles when block templates are present and through the Customizer color schema controls for classic installs.
* Elementor full-width, canvas, no-sidebar, landing page, and blog grid templates.
* WooCommerce product grid, product detail, cart, checkout, and notice styling.
* Conditional assets and minified production CSS/JS.
* Color Schema presets with live Customizer preview and CSS variable output.
* Native starter content with sample pages, menus, widgets, and a starter homepage pattern export.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `rds-novera` folder to `/wp-content/themes/`.
2. Activate RDS Novera from Appearance > Themes.
3. Configure menus, widgets, colors, layout, and footer text from the Customizer.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Where do I change the theme colors? =

Use Appearance > Customize > Color Schema. RDS Novera is a classic/hybrid theme, so the Site Editor style variation screen may not appear unless the theme is converted to block templates.

= Does RDS Novera require plugins? =

No. The theme works without plugins. Contact Form 7 is recommended for form placeholders, and WooCommerce is recommended only when you want shop features.

= Is RDS Novera compatible with page builders? =

Yes. The theme includes Elementor-friendly canvas, full-width, landing page, and no-sidebar templates, while still supporting the block editor and native patterns.

= How do I preview a finished starter site? =

On a fresh site, open Appearance > Customize to preview the native starter content. A JSON starter export is included in `assets/starter-content/rds-novera-starter.json`.

= Where can I get support? =

Use the WordPress.org support forum for the theme.

== Development ==

Run `npm install` and `npm run build` for Vite assets.
Run `composer install` and `composer phpcs` for WordPress Coding Standards checks.

== Copyright ==

RDS Novera is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL v2 or later.

== Changelog ==

= 2.0.0 =
* Added a compatibility-safe premium pattern library that expands RDS Novera to more than 100 native Gutenberg patterns without overwriting saved site content.
* Added 10 new style variations: Agency, Corporate, Education, Healthcare, Restaurant, Portfolio, Photography, Construction, Minimal, and Elegant.
* Expanded theme.json with fluid typography, richer spacing presets, duotones, gradients, template metadata, and stronger block defaults.
* Added responsive styling for the generated premium pattern sections.
* Preserved existing classic PHP templates, menus, widgets, Customizer settings, and WooCommerce surfaces to reduce disruption for active installations.

= 1.0.2 =
* Added 5 new style variations: Modern Blue, Dark Mode, Purple SaaS, Green Business, and Orange Creative.
* Added a much larger block pattern library: new header, footer, hero, feature, testimonial, CTA, FAQ, stats, team, contact, and pricing patterns.
* Added a Customizer fallback for style palettes on classic/hybrid installs.
* Added native starter content and a JSON starter export.
* Added Landing Page and Blog / Archive Grid templates.
* Added boxed and outline block styles for quote and image blocks.
* Added optional plugin recommendations for Contact Form 7 and WooCommerce.
* Added WooCommerce styling improvements for shop, product, cart, checkout, and account pages.
* Added an admin "About RDS Novera" page summarizing theme features, patterns, and style variations.
* Added a transparent header style for the new transparent header pattern.
* Accessibility, performance, and code quality refinements.

= 1.0.1 =
* Fixed mobile menu keyboard navigation with dialog semantics, focus trapping, Escape close, and focus restoration.
* Added Color Schema presets and custom color controls with live preview.
* Added feature grid, stats, and newsletter block patterns.
* Improved Gutenberg, Elementor, fallback, accessibility, and performance details.

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.
