[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #28637: get_theme_mod returns empty string instead of default

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#28637: get_theme_mod returns empty string instead of default
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 Reporter:  philipjohn                  |       Owner:  valendesigns
     Type:  defect (bug)                |      Status:  assigned
 Priority:  normal                      |   Milestone:  4.4
Component:  Customize                   |     Version:  3.9.1
 Severity:  normal                      |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch needs-unit-tests  |     Focuses:  administration
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Changes (by valendesigns):

 * keywords:  has-patch => has-patch needs-unit-tests
 * owner:   => valendesigns
 * status:  new => assigned


Comment:

 I think there should be some unit tests or at the very least more
 discussion on potential side effects. Just returning false instead of an
 empty sting may cause confusion in current implementations. We should
 acknowledge any edge cases or competing perceptions before committing.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/28637#comment:11>
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