<ul><li>Custom plugins in WordPress offer flexibility but must be secure and adhere to guidelines.</li><li>Plugin Check is an automated tool that reviews custom code for security, performance, and best practices.</li><li>It helps developers meet WordPress plugin directory standards and is useful for custom plugins.</li><li>A case study of using Plugin Check on a custom dashboard widget plugin was demonstrated.</li><li>Running the plugin through Plugin Check revealed errors in the plugin's code and readme file.</li><li>Issues included missing or invalid plugin header and security vulnerabilities.</li><li>Plugin Check provided suggestions for code improvements, such as using escaping functions.</li><li>After implementing the suggested changes, the plugin passed security checks and formatting requirements.</li><li>Using Plugin Check ensures efficient identification and resolution of code issues in custom WordPress plugins.</li><li>Incorporating Plugin Check into the development workflow helps maintain site security and performance.</li></ul>

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