What is WordPress Hook: rest_prepare_user
The rest_prepare_user hook is a specific hook in WordPress that allows developers to modify the response data for a user before it is returned.
Understanding the Hook: rest_prepare_user
The rest_prepare_user hook is located within the REST API process in WordPress. It is triggered when a user’s data is being prepared to be returned as a response to a REST API request.
Hook Parameters (if applicable): rest_prepare_user
The rest_prepare_user hook accepts the user data and the request object as parameters. Developers can modify the user data within the hook using these parameters.
Hook Doesn’t Work: rest_prepare_user
If the rest_prepare_user hook doesn’t work as expected, it could be due to incorrect implementation or conflicts with other hooks or plugins. It is recommended to double-check the code for any errors and deactivate other plugins to identify any conflicts.
Best Practices & Usage Notes (if applicable): rest_prepare_user
When using the rest_prepare_user hook, it is important to ensure that the modifications made to the user data align with the intended functionality of the REST API endpoint. Additionally, developers should be mindful of any performance implications of the modifications.
Usage Example: rest_prepare_user
“`php
function modify_user_data( $data, $user, $request ) {
// Modify user data here
return $data;
}
add_filter( ‘rest_prepare_user’, ‘modify_user_data’, 10, 3 );
“`
