=== RDS Novera ===
Contributors: rds
Requires at least: 6.4
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.2
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.
* theme.json color, typography, spacing, border, layout, and shadow presets.
* Reusable block patterns for headers, footers, hero, CTA, pricing, testimonials, products, blogs, FAQ, team, contact, restaurant menu, marketing, portfolio, and starter homepage sections.
* Six style palettes (Default, Modern Blue, Dark Mode, Purple SaaS, Green Business, Orange Creative) 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 ==

= 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.
