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WordPress How to Build a WordPress Plugin How WordPress Plugins Work Actions and Filters Quiz

Max Weir
Max Weir
14,963 Points
Posted by Max Weir
Max Weir
14,963 Points

Actions and filters are examples of ...

Got a little stuck here:

Actions and filters are examples of "... ", where you can add your own code into WordPress core functionality.

Are they not functions?

2 Answers

Luke Pettway
Luke Pettway
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Luke Pettway
Luke Pettway
16,593 Points

They are examples of hooks, they allow you to "hook in" extra functionality. They are a way to add extra functionality to an existing function.