[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #17235: meta_query fails if you don't pass in an array of arrays

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#17235: meta_query fails if you don't pass in an array of arrays
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 Reporter:  batmoo                |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)          |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  normal                |   Milestone:
Component:  Query                 |     Version:  3.1
 Severity:  normal                |  Resolution:  wontfix
 Keywords:  has-patch meta-query  |     Focuses:
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Changes (by wonderboymusic):

 * status:  new => closed
 * resolution:   => wontfix
 * milestone:  Future Release =>


Comment:

 I have evolved on this: we shouldn't do it.

 The use-case for not having an array of arrays is performing a meta query
 with only one set of conditions. That can be accomplished by using the
 top-level meta-related query vars. If you need more control, pass an array
 of arrays, even if it is only one.

 Meta queries should be rare as is - if you are going to go to the trouble
 of using them, learn how they are constructed. Dropping the outer array
 requirement is barely a convenience.

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