[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #33070: the_thumbnail_url or similar

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#33070: the_thumbnail_url or similar
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 Reporter:  atomicjack       |       Owner:
     Type:  feature request  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal           |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Post Thumbnails  |     Version:  4.2.2
 Severity:  minor            |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch        |     Focuses:  template
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Changes (by atomicjack):

 * severity:  normal => minor


Comment:

 Replying to [comment:7 swissspidy]:
 > From the previous ticket:
 >
 > > I don't see the point of having to add another function just to get
 the URL when there is already a function to do that.
 >
 > Agree with that one. 1 function call instead of 2 doesn't make a huge
 difference. I don't see the need for that additional function. But I'm
 open for other opinions.
 >
 > Besides that, for your use case I recommend `the_post_thumbnail` and its
 `post_thumbnail_html` filter.

 It maintains a standard that new developers and users of WordPress can
 feel comfortable with.

 If someone is dipping into designing a new theme or something, they're
 going to be using the_title, the_content, etc. Then it comes too wanting
 to grab the URL of the thumbnail... they search the forums, find the
 current functions being explained, but struggle to work it to how they
 desire, after all, they feel it is basic just to grab the URL of the
 image, and really, it should be.

 It's a minor, minor change, that makes it easier for people coming on to
 WordPress, and also slightly reduces the amount of code and allows for
 more concise code.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/33070#comment:8>
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