[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #31138: Backup of a plugin / theme directory.

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#31138: Backup of a plugin / theme directory.
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 Reporter:  aercolino        |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)     |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal           |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Upgrade/Install  |     Version:  4.1
 Severity:  normal           |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch        |     Focuses:
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Comment (by aercolino):

 @lgladdy,

 >updates can often be for security reasons and critical - you don't want
 users to be able to go back

 These are automatic backups before deleting plugin and theme directories
 and copying there the new versions. They are not only automatic but also
 transparent to the user. It means it's up to plugin and theme programmers
 to decide if the automatic backup has to survive the update action or not.
 Having the automatic backup, plugin and theme programmers can remove them
 ASAP, if they think that's better for whatever reason. NOT having the
 automatic backup... nothing is possible.

 This is an internal feature that allows plugin and theme programmers '''to
 offer a smoother user experience'''.

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