R&D 03: Author Functions
About the the_author() Function
This function displays the name of the post's author.
About the the_author_link() Function
This function displays either the post's author's link or the post's author's name.
the_author() vs. the_author_link()
Both of these functions pertain to the author of a post; however, the the_author() function always displays the author's name, whereas the the_author_link() function may display either the author's name or the author's link.
Grand Summary
This page contains information about the the_author() function and the the_author_link() function.