What is WordPress Hook: rest_prepare_comment
The rest_prepare_comment hook is a specific hook in WordPress that allows developers to modify the data for a comment before it is returned in the REST API response.
Understanding the Hook: rest_prepare_comment
The rest_prepare_comment hook is located within the WordPress REST API process. It is triggered when a comment is prepared for the REST API response, giving developers the opportunity to modify the comment data before it is returned.
Hook Parameters (if applicable): rest_prepare_comment
The rest_prepare_comment hook accepts parameters such as $data, $comment, and $request. The $data parameter contains the response data, $comment is the comment object, and $request is the request object.
Hook Doesn’t Work: rest_prepare_comment
If the rest_prepare_comment hook doesn’t work as expected, it may be due to incorrect implementation or conflicts with other hooks or plugins. To troubleshoot, developers should check for any errors in their code and ensure that the hook is being added and executed properly.
Best Practices & Usage Notes (if applicable): rest_prepare_comment
When using the rest_prepare_comment hook, developers should be mindful of the data they are modifying and ensure that it complies with the expected format for the REST API response. It is also important to consider any potential performance implications of modifying comment data within the API response.
Usage Example: rest_prepare_comment
“`php
function modify_comment_data( $data, $comment, $request ) {
// Modify comment data here
return $data;
}
add_filter( ‘rest_prepare_comment’, ‘modify_comment_data’, 10, 3 );
“`
