[wp-trac] Re: [WordPress Trac] #4029: maybe_serialize() can do double-serialize

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#4029: maybe_serialize() can do double-serialize
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 Reporter:  takayukister            |        Owner:  anonymous
     Type:  defect                  |       Status:  closed   
 Priority:  normal                  |    Milestone:           
Component:  General                 |      Version:  2.2      
 Severity:  major                   |   Resolution:  invalid  
 Keywords:  has-patch dev-feedback  |  
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Comment (by DD32):

 > where is documented when this function should be used?
 > where is documented why this function has been implemented?

 I'm not sure on either account, However, The use of maybe_serialize()/
 maybe_unserialize() functions are used when storing metadata(post,
 taxonomy, options), It means that a string can be saved as a pure
 string(unserialised) - which reduces on operations needed, It means that a
 integer gets straight into the db, it means that an array gets serialized
 before, etc. maybe_unserialize() does the same, if the input is
 serialised, it spits out the unserialised version, else lets it pass
 straight theough

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