[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #48515: [Theme compatibility] Changes to WP_Theme to add correct header data

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#48515: [Theme compatibility] Changes to WP_Theme to add correct header data
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 Reporter:  afragen                       |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement                   |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal                        |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Themes                        |     Version:
 Severity:  normal                        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch dev-feedback early  |     Focuses:  administration
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Comment (by afragen):

 Perhaps it's my misunderstanding. I thought the intent was to require
 themes to have a `readme.txt` file.

 There is clearly some disagreement as to precedence. In the Slack
 discussion,
 https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/CKSU841L7/p1572883699040600

 @clorith and @williampatton seem to be asking for the precedence of
 `readme.txt` > `style.css`. Obviously this will need some further input
 from the #core-themes folks.

 @Otto42 I really don't understand why reading the `readme.txt` file
 headers is a mistake. The data exists and is currently required for
 plugins/themes in dot org. Can you elaborate?

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