Usability Improvements & Backup Comment Support for WP-DBManager #33
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…s been done. Transfer the message to be shown on the return page using a URL parameter.
…"Manage Backup DB"
… plugin directory
…tons before and after backup list
…en on errors, cleaner layout - Replace always-expanded backup check output with a collapsible section - Section starts closed when all tests pass - Automatically expands when any test reports an error - Keeps manual toggle behavior and reduces visual clutter - Improves readability and accessibility of the Backup Database page
…tabase” label - Adds a clearly named first submenu item for database-manager.php - Replaces WordPress' auto-generated label (“Database”) with “Database Info” - Improves menu clarity while keeping existing capability requirements
…list - Adds a comment field to manual database backups - Saves comments in a .txt file alongside the backup - Displays stored comments in the Manage Backup DB list - Cleans up comment files when backups are deleted - Automatically adds timestamp comments to cron-generated backups - Improves traceability when performing updates or debugging issues
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Hi Lester,
This PR introduces several small but meaningful enhancements to WP-DBManager with a focus on improving usability, readability, and traceability without changing core functionality or breaking existing behavior.
All patches are self-contained, minimally invasive, and follow the plugin’s coding patterns.
1. Optional Backup Comments (Manual + Cron)
Feature Addition
.txtfile alongside the backupBenefit: Makes it far easier to identify the purpose of a backup (e.g., before updates, migrations, testing), improving traceability without affecting existing backups.
2. Collapsible “Backup Environment Checks” Panel
The long diagnostic section on the Backup Database page is now wrapped in a WordPress-style collapsible box:
No diagnostic content was changed — only how it is presented.
3. Clearer Submenu: Add Explicit “Database Info” Entry
Adds a first submenu item labeled “Database Info”, matching other submenu naming and replacing the automatically generated generic “Database” label.
This makes navigation clearer without altering permissions or page structure.
4. Improved Backup Action Button Placement
The action buttons (Download / Restore / Delete / E-Mail / Cancel) on the Manage Backup DB page have been refactored into a reusable function and are now shown:
This improves usability when many backups exist and avoids unnecessary scrolling.
5. Support for Optional Custom Admin Stylesheet
If
database-admin-css.cssis present in the plugin directory, the plugin automatically loads it for admin pages.This makes UI customization possible without modifying core plugin files.
6. Additional Small UI Enhancements
Overall Goals
All new features degrade gracefully and do not affect existing installations.
If you have any questions or prefer some changes to be separated further, I’m happy to adjust the PR.