Adding custom code to your WordPress website is powerful. You can add virtually any type of functionality. That’s great – but it also comes with responsibility. The output of your code must be secure. Otherwise, a malicious actor could take advantage. For example, they could execute a rogue JavaScript or PHP snippet to spread malware. It puts users at risk and is a mess to clean up.
Thankfully, WordPress provides a way to prevent these sorts of attacks. Escaping data output strips unwanted and unsafe code. In other words, the feature ensures that only safe content will be output. It’s extra peace of mind when building custom themes and plugins. Check out “A Quick Guide to Escaping PHP Data in WordPress” for all the details.
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