[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #9444: Allow to read wp-config.php without loading WP

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#9444: Allow to read wp-config.php without loading WP
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 Reporter:  hakre                                 |       Owner:
     Type:  defect (bug)                          |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  normal                                |   Milestone:
Component:  General                               |     Version:  2.7.1
 Severity:  normal                                |  Resolution:  wontfix
 Keywords:  has-patch tested commit dev-feedback  |     Focuses:
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Comment (by rpayne7264):

 I am storing the state in the database.
 I am using a popup window to host the LinkedIn sign-in form.
 It then sends a response back to my pop-up form with the id required for a
 second call to get the access token.
 Currently, I am loading Wordpress with my pop-up form so I have access to
 the DB and Transient API.
 But, when I submit my plug-in to the WP repo, they say I shouldn't call
 core WP files directly.
 Session doesn't work on WPEngine.
 Cookies don't work on WPEngine.
 I am at a loss of how maintain state without loading WP inside my pop-up
 window and using the DB.
 But in fact, I do not like the fact that I have to load the entire WP
 process. It's overkill.

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