[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #3863: Make plugin dependencies (suggestions) clearer in Themes Directory
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#3863: Make plugin dependencies (suggestions) clearer in Themes Directory
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Reporter: Eric3D | Owner: (none)
Type: enhancement | Status: new
Priority: normal | Milestone:
Component: Theme Directory | Resolution:
Keywords: |
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Comment (by joyously):
One of the reasons that theme cannot have a plugin dependency is because
the theme can be switched at any time, even programmatically on each page
request (done by a plugin). The switch affects the database in that menus
and sidebars are adjusted.
The switch to the fallback for a non-functional theme only happens when an
admin is on the theme page. Otherwise, a site visitor would be triggering
a database write.
The look of the front end (theme responsibility) should not be dependent
on plugins.
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Ticket URL: <https://meta.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/3863#comment:14>
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