[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #21900: update_post_meta() returns FALSE when meta_value to be updated is the same

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#21900: update_post_meta() returns FALSE when meta_value to be updated is the same
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 Reporter:  mcbenton      |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  General       |     Version:  3.4.2
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                |
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Changes (by knutsp):

 * cc: knut@… (added)


Comment:

 These update_* functions could return a non-boolean value that evaluates
 to false, like integer 0, in case the option value remains the same. This
 would probably give fewer compatibility problems.

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