[wp-hackers] "Outdated plugin" notice (was: load_plugin_textdomain() )

[Stephen Rider]

>> Log Deprecated Calls
>> http://striderweb.com/nerdaphernalia/features/wp-log-deprecated- 
>> calls/


On Jul 30, 2008, at 1:41 AM, Omry Yadan wrote:

> now we just need to get plugin authors to use this.
> actually, even users.

The best way is probably to send them an email and ask them.  That is,  
scan your own setup and see which plugins get flagged, then email the  
author.

On Jul 30, 2008, at 7:22 AM, Xavier Borderie wrote:

> This is very cool, and a great plus for plugin devs! :)I'm impressed
> with the short time it took you to build it.
> I'm afraid it's still too techie for casual users, tho.

I've recently become adept at code spelunking to see what can be  
hooked.  Usually when you've found a hook, doing somethig with it  
isn't terribly hard. :)

And yes, definitely devs only.

> ...There
> needs to be something within WP to warn users about potential failures
> of plugins/themes, in the same vein as the Notification system (yup,
> still beating that horse myself :) ).

Well, this could be modified a bit.  I'll see what I can come up  
with. ;-)

Stephen

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