What is WordPress Hook: deprecated_argument_trigger_error
The deprecated_argument_trigger_error hook is a function in WordPress that triggers a deprecated argument notice. This hook is used to notify developers when they are using deprecated arguments in their code.
Understanding the Hook: deprecated_argument_trigger_error
The deprecated_argument_trigger_error hook is located within the WordPress core files and is specifically designed to handle deprecated arguments. When a function is called with deprecated arguments, this hook triggers an error notice to alert the developer.
Hook Parameters (if applicable): deprecated_argument_trigger_error
The deprecated_argument_trigger_error hook does not accept any parameters. It is a simple trigger that alerts developers to the use of deprecated arguments in their code.
Hook Doesn’t Work: deprecated_argument_trigger_error
If the deprecated_argument_trigger_error hook does not work, it may be due to the function not being called with deprecated arguments. Developers should ensure that they are using deprecated arguments in their code to trigger this hook.
Best Practices & Usage Notes (if applicable): deprecated_argument_trigger_error
When using the deprecated_argument_trigger_error hook, developers should be aware that it is specifically designed to handle deprecated arguments. It is best practice to update the code to remove the use of deprecated arguments rather than relying on this hook to trigger an error notice.
Usage Example: deprecated_argument_trigger_error
“`php
function my_function( $arg1, $arg2 ) {
if ( ! is_admin() ) {
deprecated_argument_trigger_error( __FUNCTION__, ‘3.0.0’, ‘This function does not accept arguments’ );
}
// function code here
}
“`
In this example, the deprecated_argument_trigger_error hook is used to trigger an error notice when the function my_function is called with deprecated arguments. This alerts the developer to update the code and remove the use of deprecated arguments.