[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #35981: Convert WP_Widget into an abstract class

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#35981: Convert WP_Widget into an abstract class
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 Reporter:  johnbillion                    |       Owner:  ocean90
     Type:  enhancement                    |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  low                            |   Milestone:  4.6
Component:  Widgets                        |     Version:  2.8
 Severity:  normal                         |  Resolution:  fixed
 Keywords:  has-patch dev-feedback commit  |     Focuses:
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Comment (by ocean90):

 In [changeset:"37427"]:
 {{{
 #!CommitTicketReference repository="" revision="37427"
 Widgets: Create `WP_Widget_Mock` as a mock of `WP_Widget` which can be
 used for widget tests.

 You cannot instantiate an abstract class. Not even in WordPress world.

 See #35981.
 }}}

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