How to structure a plugin into multiple files using classes?
I am writing my first simple plugin from scratch so I’m looking for a bit of advice on structuring the classes within the … Read more
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Current user in plugin returns NULL
I am currently developing a plugin and I am trying to make use of the $current_user global. class Something { public function __construct() … Read more
OOP Plugin Development. Including external object
I am developing a plugin by using classes and object oriented programming. Within my plugin I have included another object as I need … Read more
Creating a custom post type using a object oriented approach?
I am looking for a good approach regarding the creation of custom post types in WordPress, using object orientation. How can I create … Read more
Hooks are not executing
Based on my understanding of hooks, you create a hook, by doing do_action(‘hook_name’); then add something to said hook and call the method … Read more
Mutable vs immutable objects
I’m trying to get my head around mutable vs immutable objects. Using mutable objects gets a lot of bad press (e.g. returning an … Read more
Missing return statement in a non-void method compiles
I encountered a situation where a non-void method is missing a return statement and the code still compiles. I know that the statements … Read more
What is difference between functional and imperative programming languages?
Most of the mainstream languages, including object-oriented programming (OOP) languages such as C#, Visual Basic, C++, and Java were designed to primarily support … Read more
WordPress Ajax callback function from plugin – OOP
Using PluginBoilerplate to write a plugin. I need to make an ajax call. I added to main plugin.php file, class to register scripts … Read more
What is the main difference between Inheritance and Polymorphism?
I was presented with this question in an end of module open book exam today and found myself lost. I was reading Head … Read more