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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.