[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #41445: post_parent can prevent media from embedding correctly

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#41445: post_parent can prevent media from embedding correctly
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 Reporter:  loboyle                              |       Owner:
                                                 |  adamsilverstein
     Type:  defect (bug)                         |      Status:  reopened
 Priority:  normal                               |   Milestone:  Future
                                                 |  Release
Component:  Media                                |     Version:  4.9.4
 Severity:  normal                               |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  dev-feedback needs-unit-tests has-   |     Focuses:  rest-api
  testing-info needs-patch needs-testing         |
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Comment (by williamsons):

 Applying patches to WordPress source code requires caution and a thorough
 understanding of compatibility and potential issues. To ensure a
 successful patch, follow these best practices:

 Compatibility and Issue Assessment: Before applying a patch, verify its
 compatibility with the current version of WordPress. Review the patch
 documentation and any associated discussions to identify potential issues
 that may arise from the patch.

 Keeping WordPress Updated: Regularly updating WordPress, themes, and
 plugins is crucial to prevent security vulnerabilities. By staying up to
 date, you ensure that your website runs on the latest stable version of
 the software. WordPress provides an automatic update feature, but you can
 also manually update the software from the admin panel.

 Backing Up the Site: Before making any updates or applying patches, create
 a backup of your website. This ensures that you can revert to a previous
 version if any issues occur during the update process.

 Now let's explore how to implement the removal of keywords and the
 importance of code review and unit tests in the context of maintaining a
 healthy codebase.

 PHP:
 {{{
 // Example: Removing "needs-patch" and "needs-testing" keywords
 function remove_keywords($keywords, $pullRequestId) {
   $updatedKeywords = array_diff($keywords, ["needs-patch", "needs-
 testing"]);

   // Update the keywords for the pull request
   update_keywords($pullRequestId, $updatedKeywords);
 }

 $pullRequestId = 12345; // ID of the pull request
 $keywords = get_keywords($pullRequestId); // Retrieve the existing
 keywords

 remove_keywords($keywords, $pullRequestId); // Remove "needs-patch" and
 "needs-testing"
 }}}
 Removing the "needs-patch" and "needs-testing" keywords is appropriate
 when they are no longer relevant to a pull request. This helps maintain an
 organized codebase and allows contributors to focus their efforts on other
 areas. The example code demonstrates how you can remove these keywords
 from a pull request by using an array diff operation and updating the
 keywords accordingly. However, it's important to note that having
 functioning code is just the first step towards merging changes into the
 codebase. To ensure high-quality contributions, a code review from a core
 committer is necessary. Core committers are experienced developers with a
 deep understanding of the codebase and can provide valuable feedback on
 code quality and adherence to coding
 standards[https://d-kranreviewblog.blogspot.com/2022/11/review.html .]
 They also ensure that the changes do not introduce potential security
 vulnerabilities. To further enhance code quality, writing unit tests is
 crucial. Unit tests verify the functionality and stability of code,
 preventing the introduction of new issues. By creating tests that cover
 different scenarios and edge cases, you can ensure that your code behaves
 as expected. Unit tests also serve as documentation for future
 maintainers, helping them understand the expected behavior of the code.

 In summary, applying patches to WordPress requires caution and attention
 to compatibility and potential issues. Keeping WordPress updated and
 maintaining backups are essential practices to prevent vulnerabilities and
 ensure stability. Removing irrelevant keywords from pull requests helps
 maintain an organized codebase. However, it's vital to remember that code
 quality is more than just having functioning code. Code reviews from core
 committers and the implementation of unit tests are crucial steps to
 ensure high-quality contributions and minimize the risk of introducing new
 issues.

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