worse!! WP 2.5 not showing category_ID!!! (i know.. just hover the link), but what the use hiding it if category_name not to be exposed well?
hi otto..
i don’t mind hover my category to see the ID..
don’t need a plugin to do it..
main subject here about exclude category_name in query_post(),
why it’s not on the parameters.
Do you know why?
thanks
addition..
the category ID parameter is cat.
the category name parameter is category_name.
why not go strict and simple:
cat_ID
cat_name
Use of category_name is actually not recommended because it requires extra database queries, to get the ID of the category.
ic..
but I think the category_name will simplify modifying process, since it created by us.. but with category ID is choking it.
for example developing custom template in localhost for testing purpose. I hate to change the category ID when it’s online from scratch.
Otto are you competent to shout this input to WP Team?
I see you are a Moderator..
I do see your point, but that’s a more long term sort of thing. I would not expect it to be changed anytime soon. At least not until the query system gets an overhaul.
If you have a request for a specific enhancement to the code, then discussing it on the wp-hackers mailing list would be a good place to start. Once people debate it a bit and offer input, then it can be brought up on the bugtracker as an enhancement.
O no no no..
on second thought.. after saw what they talking about.. i’m no programmer.. I can’t stand it.. š
So please somebody bring this to them..
thank’s alot..
Heheh… Not all the discussions are technical in nature.
I posted something there to help get a conversation started around these lines. š
