[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #17134: Add support for the_slug() in template tags

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#17134: Add support for the_slug() in template tags
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 Reporter:  tomauger         |       Owner:
     Type:  feature request  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal           |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Template         |     Version:
 Severity:  normal           |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  2nd-opinion      |
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Comment (by tomauger):

 Is it always the case that the slug is intended to be used in conjunction
 with the URL?

 post_class() is powerful and contextual, but doesn't always do what a
 theme developer might want. For example, if styling a section where you
 may want to include an id="post-name", you won't get that using
 post_class() and you almost certainly wouldn't want to use the_id() to
 have a numeric ID in your item.

 I'm sure there are a million enhancements that are higher priority or more
 important, but I don't see that this request in any way contradicts the
 intent of template tags and would be a welcome addition to the list,
 particularly for new developers who may have no other reason to access the
 query object directly.

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