WP::query_posts() WordPress Method
The query_posts() function is a powerful tool for customizing your WordPress site. With it, you can easily query the WordPress database for specific data, and then display that data on your site however you want. For example, let's say you want to create a custom page that displays all of the posts from a certain category. With query_posts(), you can easily do this. Here's how it works: First, you need to set up a new WP_Query object. This object will contain all of the parameters for your query. Next, you need to specify the category you want to query. You can do this by setting the 'cat' parameter equal to the ID of the category you want to query. Finally, you need to run the query_posts() function, passing in your WP_Query object as a parameter. This will run the query and return the results. Now, you can use the returned data to display the posts on your custom page. query_posts() is a powerful function that gives you a lot of control over the data that is displayed on your WordPress site. With a little bit of practice, you can use it to create custom pages and posts that are tailored exactly to your needs.
WP::query_posts() #
Set up the Loop based on the query variables.
Source
File: wp-includes/class-wp.php
public function query_posts() { global $wp_the_query; $this->build_query_string(); $wp_the_query->query( $this->query_vars ); }
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Changelog
Version | Description |
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2.0.0 | Introduced. |