[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #61040: Provide a framework for plugin onboarding experiences

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#61040: Provide a framework for plugin onboarding experiences
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 Reporter:  jorbin       |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal       |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Plugins      |     Version:
 Severity:  normal       |  Resolution:
 Keywords:               |     Focuses:  administration
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Comment (by alanfuller):

 Replying to [comment:26 jorbin]:
 > The question I keep coming back to in my head is "why are plugins so
 complicated that they require complex onboarding or configuration
 experiences?"
 It is not that they are becomming more complex it is because the user base
 is becoming less technical and expect more online assistance. Years ago
 one of my plugins had a settings page with an API key and users were happy
 to read installation instructions on the read me. Today a large majority
 find that too difficult ( based on support requests ) and now they have an
 'onboarding experience' to guide them to find an API key and input that.

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