Wordpress function parameter syntax differences

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Hi I just got into wordpress theme development and I have seen many developers when setting the attribute for in for a function in an array use this sintax:

'name' => __( 'Portfolio'),   
'singular_name' => __('Portfolio'),

I have tryed it and I could not find it any difference then writing it like this:

'name' => 'Portfolio',   
'singular_name' => 'Portfolio',

Aldo I am a total beginner in both php and wordpress so maybe that's why.

So is there a difference beetween the two ways of writing?If so witch is better?

Dave Kiss · Accepted Answer · 2012-08-17 13:48:05Z

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This is the Wordpress method of returning the proper language value through the localization module. Check this link for more details:

http://codex.wordpress.org/Translating_WordPress

answered Aug 17, 2012 at 13:48

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Nistor Alexandru Over a year ago

So in other words if I am not using a different dialect or alphabet it is not necesary to use it right?

Dave Kiss Over a year ago

Yes, but it isn't a bad idea, as this can make your site accessible to a broader audience.

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