[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #27998: the_author_posts() returns an inaccurate value with the author has no published posts

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#27998: the_author_posts() returns an inaccurate value with the author has no
published posts
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 Reporter:  jbenton       |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Users         |     Version:  3.0
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:                |     Focuses:
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Comment (by krogsgard):

 It seems to me that two things may need to occur:

 * Do a check for a returned value on get_post()->post_author in
 get_the_author_posts() to prevent a notice.
 * Create the condition to exit early from get_posts_by_author_sql if a
 user ID isn't passed. Is there any reason to create continue without a
 post author?

 I'd love for this to be my first patch, but want to make sure I go the
 right route :)

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