maybe_serialize( string|array|object $data )
Serialize data, if needed.
Parameters
- $data
-
(string|array|object) (Required) Data that might be serialized.
Return
(mixed) A scalar data
Source
File: wp-includes/functions.php
function maybe_serialize( $data ) {
if ( is_array( $data ) || is_object( $data ) )
return serialize( $data );
// Double serialization is required for backward compatibility.
// See https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/12930
// Also the world will end. See WP 3.6.1.
if ( is_serialized( $data, false ) )
return serialize( $data );
return $data;
}
Changelog
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| WP-2.0.5 | Introduced. |