PHPCS: Strings should have translatable content
I am validating plugin to make it compatible with WPCS. a function which contains gettext placeholder returning error when i run phpcs command. … Read more
coding-standards
Can I use namespaces in my plugin?
I am building a plugin that I hope to eventually put on Envato CodeCanyon. Currently I am creating functions of the form mypluginname_action. … Read more
Hyphens instead of Underscores in Post-type Archive Template Filenames when Post-type handle contains underscore
I’m working on implementing WordPress coding standards on a theme which has several custom post-types, each of which have underscores in their handles. … Read more
Are we allowed to use the Allman (BSD) indent style when coding WordPress plugins and themes?
I am a real fan of the Allman (BSD) coding indent style. However, when i review the top rated plugins on WordPress, i … Read more
How to set up phpcs with WordPress coding standard with PHP8?
Trying to set up PHP_CodeSniffer with the WordPress Codings Standards. I’m running PHP v8.0.3 and phpcs v3.5.8. (in March 2021). WPCS is installed … Read more
How Flexible are the WordPress Coding Standards for PHPCS?
In my WordPress workflow I use Gulp and have a task that runs my PHP files through PHPCS using the WordPress coding standards … Read more
What is WordPress file encoding?
I noticed that WordPress files use UNIX end-of-line and UTF-8 without BOM. Is this a standard that should be used? Is there anything … Read more
Correct processing of `$_POST`, following WordPress Coding Standards
Background I’m building a project that according to the specifications need to follow the WordPress Coding Standards. I am using phpcs to scan … Read more
WP Coding standards – escaping the inescapable?
How do you escape these two examples? wc_price() wraps the already escaped $product_price in p and span tags with currency symbol. $product_price = … Read more
What to do when theme and WordPress coding standards conflict?
I am considering different starter themes such as _s and roots. Roots looks very good, especially its sass fork. Anyway, there’s one thing … Read more