Why use wp_ reset_ postdata?
Instead, you should only be using wp_reset_postdata() when you want to restore the global $post variable of the main query loop after a secondary query loop using new WP_Query() . You have used this correctly in your example.
How does WP query work?
WP_Query is a powerful tool there are many parameters that can be used to write more complex and advance queries. WP_Query can be used to create nested loops (a WordPress loop inside a loop). WordPress developers can use it in their plugins and themes to create their own custom displays of posts.
How do I find meta value in WordPress?
If you wanted to see all the post meta keys and values for a post,page or custom post type in WordPress you can either see them in the database in the wp_postmeta table or you could use the get_post_meta function to retrieve all the post meta or a specific key.
When to use WP reset query in WordPress?
In example2 there’s a comment: And really you should never use wp_reset_query because you shouldn’t use query_posts!? In the WP Codex it states that you should use wp_reset_query () after a custom loop (first example) http://codex.wordpress.org/Function_Reference/wp_reset_query
When to use WP _ reset _ query ( ) after a custom loop?
In the WP Codex it states that you should use wp_reset_query () after a custom loop (first example) http://codex.wordpress.org/Function_Reference/wp_reset_query Is the codex wrong then? wp_reset_postdata () – ensures that the global $post has been restored to the current post in the main query.
When to create a new instance of WP _ query?
Creating a new instance of WP_Query or get_posts () is preferred for secondary loops. If you would like to modify the main query, use the pre_get_posts action.
When to use query _ reset _ Postdata ( )?
Above states that you should only use query_reset_postdata () when using “separate queries”. In example2 there’s a comment: And really you should never use wp_reset_query because you shouldn’t use query_posts!?