Fixed 4 major UX issues:
1. Stock Column - Show Infinity Symbol
Problem: Stock shows badge even when not managed
Solution:
- Check manage_stock flag
- If true: Show StockBadge with quantity
- If false: Show ∞ (infinity symbol) for unlimited
Result: Clear visual for unlimited stock
2. Type Column & Price Display
Problem: Type column empty, price ignores sale price
Solution:
- Type: Show badge with product.type (simple, variable, etc.)
- Price: Respect sale price hierarchy:
1. price_html (WooCommerce formatted)
2. sale_price (show strikethrough regular + green sale)
3. regular_price (normal display)
4. — (dash for no price)
Result:
- Type visible with badge styling
- Sale prices show with strikethrough
- Clear visual hierarchy
3. Rich Text Editor for Description
Problem: Description shows raw HTML in textarea
Solution:
- Created RichTextEditor component with Tiptap
- Toolbar: Bold, Italic, H2, Lists, Quote, Undo/Redo
- Integrated into GeneralTab
Features:
- WYSIWYG editing
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Clean toolbar UI
- Saves as HTML
Result: Professional rich text editing experience
4. Inline Create Categories & Tags
Problem: Cannot create new categories/tags in product form
Solution:
- Added input + "Add" button above each list
- Press Enter or click Add to create
- Auto-selects newly created item
- Shows loading state
- Toast notifications
Result:
- No need to leave product form
- Seamless workflow
- Better UX
Files Changed:
- index.tsx: Stock ∞, sale price display, type badge
- GeneralTab.tsx: RichTextEditor integration
- OrganizationTab.tsx: Inline create UI
- RichTextEditor.tsx: New reusable component
Note: Variation attribute value issue (screenshot 1) needs API data format investigation
WooNooW
WooNooW is a modern experience layer for WooCommerce — enhancing UX, speed, and reliability without data migration.
It keeps WooCommerce as the core engine while providing a modern React-powered interface for both the storefront (cart, checkout, my‑account) and the admin (orders, dashboard).
Three Admin Modes:
- Normal Mode: Traditional wp-admin integration (
/wp-admin/admin.php?page=woonoow) - Fullscreen Mode: Distraction-free interface (toggle in header)
- Standalone Mode: Complete standalone app at
yoursite.com/adminwith custom login ✨
🔍 Background
WooCommerce is the most used e‑commerce engine in the world, but its architecture has become heavy and fragmented.
With React‑based blocks (Checkout, Cart, Product Edit) and HPOS now rolling out, many existing addons are becoming obsolete or unstable.
WooNooW bridges the gap between Woo’s legacy PHP system and the new modern stack — so users get performance and simplicity without losing compatibility.
🚀 Key Principles
- No Migration Needed – Woo data stays intact.
- Safe Activate/Deactivate – revert to native Woo anytime, no data loss.
- Hybrid by Default – SSR + React islands for Cart/Checkout/My‑Account.
- Full SPA Toggle – optional React‑only mode for max performance.
- HPOS Mandatory – optimized datastore and async operations.
- Compat Layer – hook mirror + slot rendering for legacy addons.
- Async Mail & Tasks – powered by Action Scheduler.
🧱 Tech Stack
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Backend | PHP 8.2+, WordPress, WooCommerce (HPOS), Action Scheduler |
| Frontend | React 18 + TypeScript, Vite, React Query, Tailwind (optional) |
| Build & Package | Composer, NPM, ESM scripts, Zip automation |
| Architecture | Modular PSR‑4 classes, REST‑driven SPA islands |
🧩 Project Structure
woonoow/
├── admin-spa/
│ ├── src/
│ │ ├── components/
│ │ │ ├── filters/
│ │ │ │ ├── DateRange.tsx
│ │ │ │ └── OrderBy.tsx
│ │ │ └── CommandPalette.tsx
│ │ ├── hooks/
│ │ │ └── useShortcuts.tsx
│ │ ├── lib/
│ │ │ ├── api.ts
│ │ │ ├── currency.ts
│ │ │ ├── dates.ts
│ │ │ ├── query-params.ts
│ │ │ ├── useCommandStore.ts
│ │ │ └── utils.ts
│ │ ├── pages/
│ │ │ └── orders/
│ │ │ ├── partials
│ │ │ │ └── OrderForm.tsx
│ │ │ ├── Orders.tsx
│ │ │ ├── OrdersNew.tsx
│ │ │ └── OrderShow.tsx
│ │ ├── routes/
│ │ │ └── Dashboard.tsx
│ │ ├── types/
│ │ │ └── qrcode.d.ts
│ │ ├── App.tsx
│ │ ├── index.css
│ │ └── main.tsx
│ └── vite.config.ts
├── includes/
│ ├── Admin/
│ │ ├── Assets.php
│ │ └── Menu.php
│ ├── Api/
│ │ ├── CheckoutController.php
│ │ ├── OrdersController.php
│ │ ├── Permissions.php
│ │ └── Routes.php
│ ├── Compat/
│ │ ├── HideWooMenus.php
│ │ └── HooksShim.php
│ └── Core/
│ ├── DataStores/
│ │ ├── OrderStore_HPOS.php
│ │ └── OrderStore.php
│ ├── Mail/
│ │ ├── MailQueue.php
│ │ └── WooEmailOverride.php
│ ├── Bootstrap.php
│ └── Features.php
├── woonoow.php
└── docs (project notes, SOP, etc.)
⚙️ Development Workflow
- LocalWP / Docker setup with WordPress + WooCommerce.
- Activate plugin:
WooNooWshould appear in the admin menu. - Build SPAs:
npm run build - Package zip:
npm run pack - Upload
dist/woonoow.zipinto WordPress → Plugins → Add New → Upload.
🧭 Vision
“WooCommerce, reimagined for now.”
WooNooW delivers modern speed and UX while keeping WooCommerce’s ecosystem alive.
No migration. No lock‑in. Just Woo, evolved.