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[jasperf]

This pull request updates the Banner Container Plugin to version 1.7.0, introducing a breaking change to the sidebar banner location. The change replaces the get_sidebar hook with the dynamic_sidebar_before hook for improved positioning and theme compatibility. Additionally, the update includes automatic migration of legacy settings, UI enhancements, and updated documentation.

Breaking Change: Sidebar Banner Location Update

• Replaced the get_sidebar hook with dynamic_sidebar_before for sidebar banners, ensuring banners display above all sidebar widgets for better positioning. (includes/class-iwz-banner-container-settings.php, includes/class-iwz-banner-container.php, README.md, CHANGELOG.md) [1] [2] [3] [4]
• Updated logic and settings to support the new hook, including migrating legacy settings and ensuring compatibility with themes using dynamic_sidebar(). (includes/class-iwz-banner-container-settings.php, includes/class-iwz-banner-container.php) [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Documentation Updates

• Updated the README to explain the new sidebar banner behavior and its advantages, including better positioning and theme compatibility. (README.md) [1] [2]
• Added a note in the admin settings UI to clarify the new behavior of sidebar banners. (includes/class-iwz-banner-container-settings.php)

Version and Changelog

• Bumped the plugin version to 1.7.0 and updated the changelog to document the changes. (iwz-banner-container-plugin.php, CHANGELOG.md) [1] [2] [3]