the_author_meta()
Function: Outputs the field from the user’s DB object. Defaults to current post’s author.
Source: wp-includes/author-template.php:203
the_author_{$field}
Filter Hook: Filters the value of the requested user metadata.
Source: wp-includes/author-template.php:216
get_the_author_link()
Function: Retrieves either author’s link or author’s name.
Source: wp-includes/author-template.php:232
the_author_link()
Function: Displays either author’s link or author’s name.
Source: wp-includes/author-template.php:272
get_the_author_posts()
Function: Retrieves the number of posts by the author of the current post.
Source: wp-includes/author-template.php:283
the_author_posts()
Function: Displays the number of posts by the author of the current post.
Source: wp-includes/author-template.php:297