Inline documentation
Inline documentation refers to concise comments added directly within the code to explain its functionality, usage, and purpose. In WordPress, inline docsinline docs (phpdoc, docblock, xref) help developers understand how functions, classes, hooksHooks In WordPress theme and development, hooks are functions that can be applied to an action or a Filter in WordPress. Actions are functions performed when a certain event occurs in WordPress. Filters allow you to modify certain functions. Arguments used to hook both filters and actions look the same., and parameters work by providing clear, structured explanations. These comments follow standardized formats such as PHPDocPHPDoc (docblock, inline docs) for PHPPHP The web scripting language in which WordPress is primarily architected. WordPress requires PHP 7.4 or higher files and JSDoc for JavaScriptJavaScript JavaScript or JS is an object-oriented computer programming language commonly used to create interactive effects within web browsers. WordPress makes extensive use of JS for a better user experience. While PHP is executed on the server, JS executes within a user’s browser. https://www.javascript.com/. files. Well-written inline documentation improves code readability, makes maintenance easier, and enhances collaboration within the developer community. Contributing to inline docs ensures that WordPress remains well-documented and accessible to both new and experienced developers.
Refer to Inline Documentation Standards on the developer documentation page.
