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WordPress How to Build a WordPress Plugin Connecting WordPress Plugins with 3rd Party APIs Getting and Storing a JSON Feed

Posted by jonathanmcclintock
jonathanmcclintock
7,186 Points

What about storing an XML file?

I need to pull data out of an XML file instead of a JSON file. I am currently using SimpleXML and can pull out the data I need etc. but when trying to follow through and save a local copy in the database options table I just keep getting NULL for my $json_url (mine is actually called $feed_url.)

I have tried many things but cant get it into the database.

1 Answer

jonathanmcclintock
jonathanmcclintock
7,186 Points

Wow...I feel like an idiot...Ignore this.

The problem was I was using a different copy of my plugin file. Somehow I managed to open my backup and start editing that...