// Hack. Set $post so that the_date() works

  • gulliver

    (@gulliver)


    11 years, 10 months ago

    Whhen should the code below be used?

    `<?php $post = $posts[0]; // Hack. Set $post so that the_date() works. ?>’

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  • vtxyzzy

    (@vtxyzzy)

    11 years, 10 months ago

    I have seen this used before the Loop when wanting to display the date of the first post. So, it is placed before the ‘if (have_posts())’ test.

    If you are not displaying a post date before the Loop, then this is not needed.

    Thread Starter gulliver

    (@gulliver)

    11 years, 10 months ago

    Thanks.

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