RFC: Write GPL compliant plugin called Secure Custom Fields

Overview

This suggests an implementation for a custom fields solution that respects both the GPL license requirements and ethical considerations in relation to WordPress and existing solutions like Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).

License Compliance

Our implementation acknowledges WordPress's GPL v2 license requirements. As WordPress is GPL-licensed software, any derivative works, including plugins that integrate deeply with WordPress core functionality, must also be GPL-compatible.

• All code is original work, written from scratch
• No code has been copied from ACF or other existing solutions
• Maintains GPL v2 license compliance throughout the codebase

Ethical Considerations

This implementation adheres to ethical development practices:

• Independent development without reverse engineering of existing solutions
• Proper attribution where third-party libraries are used
• Clean room implementation of features
• Respect for intellectual property rights while maintaining open source principles

Technical Implementation

Our secure-custom-fields solution:

• Uses WordPress core APIs and hooks appropriately
• Implements its own unique approach to field management
• Includes original security measures and data validation
• Features custom UI/UX designed from the ground up

Security Measures

The implementation includes robust security features:

• Data sanitization and validation
• Nonce verification for all operations
• Capability checking for user actions
• Secure data storage practices

Testing

The code has been thoroughly tested for:

• WordPress coding standards compliance
• Security vulnerabilities
• Performance impact
• Compatibility with different WordPress versions

Documentation

Full documentation is provided including:

• Code comments following WordPress standards
• Installation and usage instructions
• API documentation for developers
• License notices and attributions

The RFC names no files, entry points, or tests; start by reviewing the repository structure and its existing WordPress integration points against the proposal. The issue does not define a concrete first change or acceptance criteria, so completion cannot be determined from the payload.