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14,963 PointsActions and filters are examples of ...
Got a little stuck here:
Actions and filters are examples of "... ", where you can add your own code into WordPress core functionality.
Are they not functions?
2 Answers
Luke Pettway
16,593 PointsThey are examples of hooks, they allow you to "hook in" extra functionality. They are a way to add extra functionality to an existing function.
Max Weir
14,963 Pointsthankyou