[theme-reviewers] Using file_get_contents() to import theme settings

[Simon Prosser]

On 23 May 2011 22:42, Syahir Hakim <khairulsyahir at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I intend to use file_get_contents() to implement an option in my theme where
> users and/or developers can export and import the theme settings. As the
> number of options available in theme continue to expand, this will be a very
> convenient and useful feature, especially for developers who are customising
> the theme and setting it up locally to quickly deploy it on a live server,
> rather than going through each and every settings again. Note though that
> this only concerns the theme's settings, and not WordPress.
>
> Me and the other developer for the theme intend to use file_get_contents()
> to read in the json-encoded exported theme settings files when it is
> uploaded, but as I understand there's a blanket ban on the usage of file
> operations functions. The file will be handled using the wp_handle_upload()
> function, and it doesn't need to be retained after the contents are read.
> And since json_encode() and json_decode() functions are only available since
> PHP 5.2.1, the theme will display a message saying that the theme settings
> import/export feature is not available to those users.
>
> Note that this settings is intended to make things easier for the theme
> users and those who are developing a site based on the theme. It will not
> cause any performance issue at all in the front end. Please let me know if
> the use of file_get_contents() can be allowed for this specific case, or if
> not, what are the alternatives that I may consider.
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> Regards,
> Syahir Hakim
>
> Contact:
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> +6421 0333 649
>
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