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name : category-template.php
<?php
/**
 * Taxonomy API: Core category-specific template tags
 *
 * @package WordPress
 * @subpackage Template
 * @since 1.2.0
 */

/**
 * Retrieves category link URL.
 *
 * @since 1.0.0
 *
 * @see get_term_link()
 *
 * @param int|object $category Category ID or object.
 * @return string Link on success, empty string if category does not exist.
 */
function get_category_link( $category ) {
	if ( ! is_object( $category ) ) {
		$category = (int) $category;
	}

	$category = get_term_link( $category );

	if ( is_wp_error( $category ) ) {
		return '';
	}

	return $category;
}

/**
 * Retrieves category parents with separator.
 *
 * @since 1.2.0
 * @since 4.8.0 The `$visited` parameter was deprecated and renamed to `$deprecated`.
 *
 * @param int    $category_id Category ID.
 * @param bool   $link        Optional. Whether to format with link. Default false.
 * @param string $separator   Optional. How to separate categories. Default '/'.
 * @param bool   $nicename    Optional. Whether to use nice name for display. Default false.
 * @param array  $deprecated  Not used.
 * @return string|WP_Error A list of category parents on success, WP_Error on failure.
 */
function get_category_parents( $category_id, $link = false, $separator = '/', $nicename = false, $deprecated = array() ) {

	if ( ! empty( $deprecated ) ) {
		_deprecated_argument( __FUNCTION__, '4.8.0' );
	}

	$format = $nicename ? 'slug' : 'name';

	$args = array(
		'separator' => $separator,
		'link'      => $link,
		'format'    => $format,
	);

	return get_term_parents_list( $category_id, 'category', $args );
}

/**
 * Retrieves post categories.
 *
 * This tag may be used outside The Loop by passing a post ID as the parameter.
 *
 * Note: This function only returns results from the default "category" taxonomy.
 * For custom taxonomies use get_the_terms().
 *
 * @since 0.71
 *
 * @param int $post_id Optional. The post ID. Defaults to current post ID.
 * @return WP_Term[] Array of WP_Term objects, one for each category assigned to the post.
 */
function get_the_category( $post_id = false ) {
	$categories = get_the_terms( $post_id, 'category' );
	if ( ! $categories || is_wp_error( $categories ) ) {
		$categories = array();
	}

	$categories = array_values( $categories );

	foreach ( array_keys( $categories ) as $key ) {
		_make_cat_compat( $categories[ $key ] );
	}

	/**
	 * Filters the array of categories to return for a post.
	 *
	 * @since 3.1.0
	 * @since 4.4.0 Added the `$post_id` parameter.
	 *
	 * @param WP_Term[] $categories An array of categories to return for the post.
	 * @param int|false $post_id    The post ID.
	 */
	return apply_filters( 'get_the_categories', $categories, $post_id );
}

/**
 * Retrieves category name based on category ID.
 *
 * @since 0.71
 *
 * @param int $cat_id Category ID.
 * @return string|WP_Error Category name on success, WP_Error on failure.
 */
function get_the_category_by_ID( $cat_id ) { // phpcs:ignore WordPress.NamingConventions.ValidFunctionName.FunctionNameInvalid
	$cat_id   = (int) $cat_id;
	$category = get_term( $cat_id );

	if ( is_wp_error( $category ) ) {
		return $category;
	}

	return ( $category ) ? $category->name : '';
}

/**
 * Retrieves category list for a post in either HTML list or custom format.
 *
 * Generally used for quick, delimited (e.g. comma-separated) lists of categories,
 * as part of a post entry meta.
 *
 * For a more powerful, list-based function, see wp_list_categories().
 *
 * @since 1.5.1
 *
 * @see wp_list_categories()
 *
 * @global WP_Rewrite $wp_rewrite WordPress rewrite component.
 *
 * @param string $separator Optional. Separator between the categories. By default, the links are placed
 *                          in an unordered list. An empty string will result in the default behavior.
 * @param string $parents   Optional. How to display the parents. Accepts 'multiple', 'single', or empty.
 *                          Default empty string.
 * @param int    $post_id   Optional. ID of the post to retrieve categories for. Defaults to the current post.
 * @return string Category list for a post.
 */
function get_the_category_list( $separator = '', $parents = '', $post_id = false ) {
	global $wp_rewrite;

	if ( ! is_object_in_taxonomy( get_post_type( $post_id ), 'category' ) ) {
		/** This filter is documented in wp-includes/category-template.php */
		return apply_filters( 'the_category', '', $separator, $parents );
	}

	/**
	 * Filters the categories before building the category list.
	 *
	 * @since 4.4.0
	 *
	 * @param WP_Term[] $categories An array of the post's categories.
	 * @param int|false $post_id    ID of the post to retrieve categories for.
	 *                              When `false`, defaults to the current post in the loop.
	 */
	$categories = apply_filters( 'the_category_list', get_the_category( $post_id ), $post_id );

	if ( empty( $categories ) ) {
		/** This filter is documented in wp-includes/category-template.php */
		return apply_filters( 'the_category', __( 'Uncategorized' ), $separator, $parents );
	}

	$rel = ( is_object( $wp_rewrite ) && $wp_rewrite->using_permalinks() ) ? 'rel="category tag"' : 'rel="category"';

	$thelist = '';
	if ( '' === $separator ) {
		$thelist .= '<ul class="post-categories">';
		foreach ( $categories as $category ) {
			$thelist .= "\n\t<li>";
			switch ( strtolower( $parents ) ) {
				case 'multiple':
					if ( $category->parent ) {
						$thelist .= get_category_parents( $category->parent, true, $separator );
					}
					$thelist .= '<a href="' . esc_url( get_category_link( $category->term_id ) ) . '" ' . $rel . '>' . $category->name . '</a></li>';
					break;
				case 'single':
					$thelist .= '<a href="' . esc_url( get_category_link( $category->term_id ) ) . '"  ' . $rel . '>';
					if ( $category->parent ) {
						$thelist .= get_category_parents( $category->parent, false, $separator );
					}
					$thelist .= $category->name . '</a></li>';
					break;
				case '':
				default:
					$thelist .= '<a href="' . esc_url( get_category_link( $category->term_id ) ) . '" ' . $rel . '>' . $category->name . '</a></li>';
			}
		}
		$thelist .= '</ul>';
	} else {
		$i = 0;
		foreach ( $categories as $category ) {
			if ( 0 < $i ) {
				$thelist .= $separator;
			}
			switch ( strtolower( $parents ) ) {
				case 'multiple':
					if ( $category->parent ) {
						$thelist .= get_category_parents( $category->parent, true, $separator );
					}
					$thelist .= '<a href="' . esc_url( get_category_link( $category->term_id ) ) . '" ' . $rel . '>' . $category->name . '</a>';
					break;
				case 'single':
					$thelist .= '<a href="' . esc_url( get_category_link( $category->term_id ) ) . '" ' . $rel . '>';
					if ( $category->parent ) {
						$thelist .= get_category_parents( $category->parent, false, $separator );
					}
					$thelist .= "$category->name</a>";
					break;
				case '':
				default:
					$thelist .= '<a href="' . esc_url( get_category_link( $category->term_id ) ) . '" ' . $rel . '>' . $category->name . '</a>';
			}
			++$i;
		}
	}

	/**
	 * Filters the category or list of categories.
	 *
	 * @since 1.2.0
	 *
	 * @param string $thelist   List of categories for the current post.
	 * @param string $separator Separator used between the categories.
	 * @param string $parents   How to display the category parents. Accepts 'multiple',
	 *                          'single', or empty.
	 */
	return apply_filters( 'the_category', $thelist, $separator, $parents );
}

/**
 * Checks if the current post is within any of the given categories.
 *
 * The given categories are checked against the post's categories' term_ids, names and slugs.
 * Categories given as integers will only be checked against the post's categories' term_ids.
 *
 * Prior to v2.5 of WordPress, category names were not supported.
 * Prior to v2.7, category slugs were not supported.
 * Prior to v2.7, only one category could be compared: in_category( $single_category ).
 * Prior to v2.7, this function could only be used in the WordPress Loop.
 * As of 2.7, the function can be used anywhere if it is provided a post ID or post object.
 *
 * For more information on this and similar theme functions, check out
 * the {@link https://developer.wordpress.org/themes/basics/conditional-tags/
 * Conditional Tags} article in the Theme Developer Handbook.
 *
 * @since 1.2.0
 * @since 2.7.0 The `$post` parameter was added.
 *
 * @param int|string|int[]|string[] $category Category ID, name, slug, or array of such
 *                                            to check against.
 * @param int|WP_Post               $post     Optional. Post to check. Defaults to the current post.
 * @return bool True if the current post is in any of the given categories.
 */
function in_category( $category, $post = null ) {
	if ( empty( $category ) ) {
		return false;
	}

	return has_category( $category, $post );
}

/**
 * Displays category list for a post in either HTML list or custom format.
 *
 * @since 0.71
 *
 * @param string $separator Optional. Separator between the categories. By default, the links are placed
 *                          in an unordered list. An empty string will result in the default behavior.
 * @param string $parents   Optional. How to display the parents. Accepts 'multiple', 'single', or empty.
 *                          Default empty string.
 * @param int    $post_id   Optional. ID of the post to retrieve categories for. Defaults to the current post.
 */
function the_category( $separator = '', $parents = '', $post_id = false ) {
	echo get_the_category_list( $separator, $parents, $post_id );
}

/**
 * Retrieves category description.
 *
 * @since 1.0.0
 *
 * @param int $category Optional. Category ID. Defaults to the current category ID.
 * @return string Category description, if available.
 */
function category_description( $category = 0 ) {
	return term_description( $category );
}

/**
 * Displays or retrieves the HTML dropdown list of categories.
 *
 * The 'hierarchical' argument, which is disabled by default, will override the
 * depth argument, unless it is true. When the argument is false, it will
 * display all of the categories. When it is enabled it will use the value in
 * the 'depth' argument.
 *
 * @since 2.1.0
 * @since 4.2.0 Introduced the `value_field` argument.
 * @since 4.6.0 Introduced the `required` argument.
 * @since 6.1.0 Introduced the `aria_describedby` argument.
 *
 * @param array|string $args {
 *     Optional. Array or string of arguments to generate a categories drop-down element. See WP_Term_Query::__construct()
 *     for information on additional accepted arguments.
 *
 *     @type string       $show_option_all   Text to display for showing all categories. Default empty.
 *     @type string       $show_option_none  Text to display for showing no categories. Default empty.
 *     @type string       $option_none_value Value to use when no category is selected. Default empty.
 *     @type string       $orderby           Which column to use for ordering categories. See get_terms() for a list
 *                                           of accepted values. Default 'id' (term_id).
 *     @type bool         $pad_counts        See get_terms() for an argument description. Default false.
 *     @type bool|int     $show_count        Whether to include post counts. Accepts 0, 1, or their bool equivalents.
 *                                           Default 0.
 *     @type bool|int     $echo              Whether to echo or return the generated markup. Accepts 0, 1, or their
 *                                           bool equivalents. Default 1.
 *     @type bool|int     $hierarchical      Whether to traverse the taxonomy hierarchy. Accepts 0, 1, or their bool
 *                                           equivalents. Default 0.
 *     @type int          $depth             Maximum depth. Default 0.
 *     @type int          $tab_index         Tab index for the select element. Default 0 (no tabindex).
 *     @type string       $name              Value for the 'name' attribute of the select element. Default 'cat'.
 *     @type string       $id                Value for the 'id' attribute of the select element. Defaults to the value
 *                                           of `$name`.
 *     @type string       $class             Value for the 'class' attribute of the select element. Default 'postform'.
 *     @type int|string   $selected          Value of the option that should be selected. Default 0.
 *     @type string       $value_field       Term field that should be used to populate the 'value' attribute
 *                                           of the option elements. Accepts any valid term field: 'term_id', 'name',
 *                                           'slug', 'term_group', 'term_taxonomy_id', 'taxonomy', 'description',
 *                                           'parent', 'count'. Default 'term_id'.
 *     @type string|array $taxonomy          Name of the taxonomy or taxonomies to retrieve. Default 'category'.
 *     @type bool         $hide_if_empty     True to skip generating markup if no categories are found.
 *                                           Default false (create select element even if no categories are found).
 *     @type bool         $required          Whether the `<select>` element should have the HTML5 'required' attribute.
 *                                           Default false.
 *     @type Walker       $walker            Walker object to use to build the output. Default empty which results in a
 *                                           Walker_CategoryDropdown instance being used.
 *     @type string       $aria_describedby  The 'id' of an element that contains descriptive text for the select.
 *                                           Default empty string.
 * }
 * @return string HTML dropdown list of categories.
 */
function wp_dropdown_categories( $args = '' ) {
	$defaults = array(
		'show_option_all'   => '',
		'show_option_none'  => '',
		'orderby'           => 'id',
		'order'             => 'ASC',
		'show_count'        => 0,
		'hide_empty'        => 1,
		'child_of'          => 0,
		'exclude'           => '',
		'echo'              => 1,
		'selected'          => 0,
		'hierarchical'      => 0,
		'name'              => 'cat',
		'id'                => '',
		'class'             => 'postform',
		'depth'             => 0,
		'tab_index'         => 0,
		'taxonomy'          => 'category',
		'hide_if_empty'     => false,
		'option_none_value' => -1,
		'value_field'       => 'term_id',
		'required'          => false,
		'aria_describedby'  => '',
	);

	$defaults['selected'] = ( is_category() ) ? get_query_var( 'cat' ) : 0;

	// Back compat.
	if ( isset( $args['type'] ) && 'link' === $args['type'] ) {
		_deprecated_argument(
			__FUNCTION__,
			'3.0.0',
			sprintf(
				/* translators: 1: "type => link", 2: "taxonomy => link_category" */
				__( '%1$s is deprecated. Use %2$s instead.' ),
				'<code>type => link</code>',
				'<code>taxonomy => link_category</code>'
			)
		);
		$args['taxonomy'] = 'link_category';
	}

	// Parse incoming $args into an array and merge it with $defaults.
	$parsed_args = wp_parse_args( $args, $defaults );

	$option_none_value = $parsed_args['option_none_value'];

	if ( ! isset( $parsed_args['pad_counts'] ) && $parsed_args['show_count'] && $parsed_args['hierarchical'] ) {
		$parsed_args['pad_counts'] = true;
	}

	$tab_index = $parsed_args['tab_index'];

	$tab_index_attribute = '';
	if ( (int) $tab_index > 0 ) {
		$tab_index_attribute = " tabindex=\"$tab_index\"";
	}

	// Avoid clashes with the 'name' param of get_terms().
	$get_terms_args = $parsed_args;
	unset( $get_terms_args['name'] );
	$categories = get_terms( $get_terms_args );

	$name     = esc_attr( $parsed_args['name'] );
	$class    = esc_attr( $parsed_args['class'] );
	$id       = $parsed_args['id'] ? esc_attr( $parsed_args['id'] ) : $name;
	$required = $parsed_args['required'] ? 'required' : '';

	$aria_describedby_attribute = $parsed_args['aria_describedby'] ? ' aria-describedby="' . esc_attr( $parsed_args['aria_describedby'] ) . '"' : '';

	if ( ! $parsed_args['hide_if_empty'] || ! empty( $categories ) ) {
		$output = "<select $required name='$name' id='$id' class='$class'$tab_index_attribute$aria_describedby_attribute>\n";
	} else {
		$output = '';
	}
	if ( empty( $categories ) && ! $parsed_args['hide_if_empty'] && ! empty( $parsed_args['show_option_none'] ) ) {

		/**
		 * Filters a taxonomy drop-down display element.
		 *
		 * A variety of taxonomy drop-down display elements can be modified
		 * just prior to display via this filter. Filterable arguments include
		 * 'show_option_none', 'show_option_all', and various forms of the
		 * term name.
		 *
		 * @since 1.2.0
		 *
		 * @see wp_dropdown_categories()
		 *
		 * @param string       $element  Category name.
		 * @param WP_Term|null $category The category object, or null if there's no corresponding category.
		 */
		$show_option_none = apply_filters( 'list_cats', $parsed_args['show_option_none'], null );
		$output          .= "\t<option value='" . esc_attr( $option_none_value ) . "' selected='selected'>$show_option_none</option>\n";
	}

	if ( ! empty( $categories ) ) {

		if ( $parsed_args['show_option_all'] ) {

			/** This filter is documented in wp-includes/category-template.php */
			$show_option_all = apply_filters( 'list_cats', $parsed_args['show_option_all'], null );
			$selected        = ( '0' === (string) $parsed_args['selected'] ) ? " selected='selected'" : '';
			$output         .= "\t<option value='0'$selected>$show_option_all</option>\n";
		}

		if ( $parsed_args['show_option_none'] ) {

			/** This filter is documented in wp-includes/category-template.php */
			$show_option_none = apply_filters( 'list_cats', $parsed_args['show_option_none'], null );
			$selected         = selected( $option_none_value, $parsed_args['selected'], false );
			$output          .= "\t<option value='" . esc_attr( $option_none_value ) . "'$selected>$show_option_none</option>\n";
		}

		if ( $parsed_args['hierarchical'] ) {
			$depth = $parsed_args['depth'];  // Walk the full depth.
		} else {
			$depth = -1; // Flat.
		}
		$output .= walk_category_dropdown_tree( $categories, $depth, $parsed_args );
	}

	if ( ! $parsed_args['hide_if_empty'] || ! empty( $categories ) ) {
		$output .= "</select>\n";
	}

	/**
	 * Filters the taxonomy drop-down output.
	 *
	 * @since 2.1.0
	 *
	 * @param string $output      HTML output.
	 * @param array  $parsed_args Arguments used to build the drop-down.
	 */
	$output = apply_filters( 'wp_dropdown_cats', $output, $parsed_args );

	if ( $parsed_args['echo'] ) {
		echo $output;
	}

	return $output;
}

/**
 * Displays or retrieves the HTML list of categories.
 *
 * @since 2.1.0
 * @since 4.4.0 Introduced the `hide_title_if_empty` and `separator` arguments.
 * @since 4.4.0 The `current_category` argument was modified to optionally accept an array of values.
 * @since 6.1.0 Default value of the 'use_desc_for_title' argument was changed from 1 to 0.
 *
 * @param array|string $args {
 *     Array of optional arguments. See get_categories(), get_terms(), and WP_Term_Query::__construct()
 *     for information on additional accepted arguments.
 *
 *     @type int|int[]    $current_category      ID of category, or array of IDs of categories, that should get the
 *                                               'current-cat' class. Default 0.
 *     @type int          $depth                 Category depth. Used for tab indentation. Default 0.
 *     @type bool|int     $echo                  Whether to echo or return the generated markup. Accepts 0, 1, or their
 *                                               bool equivalents. Default 1.
 *     @type int[]|string $exclude               Array or comma/space-separated string of term IDs to exclude.
 *                                               If `$hierarchical` is true, descendants of `$exclude` terms will also
 *                                               be excluded; see `$exclude_tree`. See get_terms().
 *                                               Default empty string.
 *     @type int[]|string $exclude_tree          Array or comma/space-separated string of term IDs to exclude, along
 *                                               with their descendants. See get_terms(). Default empty string.
 *     @type string       $feed                  Text to use for the feed link. Default 'Feed for all posts filed
 *                                               under [cat name]'.
 *     @type string       $feed_image            URL of an image to use for the feed link. Default empty string.
 *     @type string       $feed_type             Feed type. Used to build feed link. See get_term_feed_link().
 *                                               Default empty string (default feed).
 *     @type bool         $hide_title_if_empty   Whether to hide the `$title_li` element if there are no terms in
 *                                               the list. Default false (title will always be shown).
 *     @type string       $separator             Separator between links. Default '<br />'.
 *     @type bool|int     $show_count            Whether to include post counts. Accepts 0, 1, or their bool equivalents.
 *                                               Default 0.
 *     @type string       $show_option_all       Text to display for showing all categories. Default empty string.
 *     @type string       $show_option_none      Text to display for the 'no categories' option.
 *                                               Default 'No categories'.
 *     @type string       $style                 The style used to display the categories list. If 'list', categories
 *                                               will be output as an unordered list. If left empty or another value,
 *                                               categories will be output separated by `<br>` tags. Default 'list'.
 *     @type string       $taxonomy              Name of the taxonomy to retrieve. Default 'category'.
 *     @type string       $title_li              Text to use for the list title `<li>` element. Pass an empty string
 *                                               to disable. Default 'Categories'.
 *     @type bool|int     $use_desc_for_title    Whether to use the category description as the title attribute.
 *                                               Accepts 0, 1, or their bool equivalents. Default 0.
 *     @type Walker       $walker                Walker object to use to build the output. Default empty which results
 *                                               in a Walker_Category instance being used.
 * }
 * @return void|string|false Void if 'echo' argument is true, HTML list of categories if 'echo' is false.
 *                           False if the taxonomy does not exist.
 */
function wp_list_categories( $args = '' ) {
	$defaults = array(
		'child_of'            => 0,
		'current_category'    => 0,
		'depth'               => 0,
		'echo'                => 1,
		'exclude'             => '',
		'exclude_tree'        => '',
		'feed'                => '',
		'feed_image'          => '',
		'feed_type'           => '',
		'hide_empty'          => 1,
		'hide_title_if_empty' => false,
		'hierarchical'        => true,
		'order'               => 'ASC',
		'orderby'             => 'name',
		'separator'           => '<br />',
		'show_count'          => 0,
		'show_option_all'     => '',
		'show_option_none'    => __( 'No categories' ),
		'style'               => 'list',
		'taxonomy'            => 'category',
		'title_li'            => __( 'Categories' ),
		'use_desc_for_title'  => 0,
	);

	$parsed_args = wp_parse_args( $args, $defaults );

	if ( ! isset( $parsed_args['pad_counts'] ) && $parsed_args['show_count'] && $parsed_args['hierarchical'] ) {
		$parsed_args['pad_counts'] = true;
	}

	// Descendants of exclusions should be excluded too.
	if ( $parsed_args['hierarchical'] ) {
		$exclude_tree = array();

		if ( $parsed_args['exclude_tree'] ) {
			$exclude_tree = array_merge( $exclude_tree, wp_parse_id_list( $parsed_args['exclude_tree'] ) );
		}

		if ( $parsed_args['exclude'] ) {
			$exclude_tree = array_merge( $exclude_tree, wp_parse_id_list( $parsed_args['exclude'] ) );
		}

		$parsed_args['exclude_tree'] = $exclude_tree;
		$parsed_args['exclude']      = '';
	}

	if ( ! isset( $parsed_args['class'] ) ) {
		$parsed_args['class'] = ( 'category' === $parsed_args['taxonomy'] ) ? 'categories' : $parsed_args['taxonomy'];
	}

	if ( ! taxonomy_exists( $parsed_args['taxonomy'] ) ) {
		return false;
	}

	$show_option_all  = $parsed_args['show_option_all'];
	$show_option_none = $parsed_args['show_option_none'];

	$categories = get_categories( $parsed_args );

	$output = '';

	if ( $parsed_args['title_li'] && 'list' === $parsed_args['style']
		&& ( ! empty( $categories ) || ! $parsed_args['hide_title_if_empty'] )
	) {
		$output = '<li class="' . esc_attr( $parsed_args['class'] ) . '">' . $parsed_args['title_li'] . '<ul>';
	}

	if ( empty( $categories ) ) {
		if ( ! empty( $show_option_none ) ) {
			if ( 'list' === $parsed_args['style'] ) {
				$output .= '<li class="cat-item-none">' . $show_option_none . '</li>';
			} else {
				$output .= $show_option_none;
			}
		}
	} else {
		if ( ! empty( $show_option_all ) ) {

			$posts_page = '';

			// For taxonomies that belong only to custom post types, point to a valid archive.
			$taxonomy_object = get_taxonomy( $parsed_args['taxonomy'] );
			if ( ! in_array( 'post', $taxonomy_object->object_type, true ) && ! in_array( 'page', $taxonomy_object->object_type, true ) ) {
				foreach ( $taxonomy_object->object_type as $object_type ) {
					$_object_type = get_post_type_object( $object_type );

					// Grab the first one.
					if ( ! empty( $_object_type->has_archive ) ) {
						$posts_page = get_post_type_archive_link( $object_type );
						break;
					}
				}
			}

			// Fallback for the 'All' link is the posts page.
			if ( ! $posts_page ) {
				if ( 'page' === get_option( 'show_on_front' ) && get_option( 'page_for_posts' ) ) {
					$posts_page = get_permalink( get_option( 'page_for_posts' ) );
				} else {
					$posts_page = home_url( '/' );
				}
			}

			$posts_page = esc_url( $posts_page );
			if ( 'list' === $parsed_args['style'] ) {
				$output .= "<li class='cat-item-all'><a href='$posts_page'>$show_option_all</a></li>";
			} else {
				$output .= "<a href='$posts_page'>$show_option_all</a>";
			}
		}

		if ( empty( $parsed_args['current_category'] ) && ( is_category() || is_tax() || is_tag() ) ) {
			$current_term_object = get_queried_object();
			if ( $current_term_object && $parsed_args['taxonomy'] === $current_term_object->taxonomy ) {
				$parsed_args['current_category'] = get_queried_object_id();
			}
		}

		if ( $parsed_args['hierarchical'] ) {
			$depth = $parsed_args['depth'];
		} else {
			$depth = -1; // Flat.
		}
		$output .= walk_category_tree( $categories, $depth, $parsed_args );
	}

	if ( $parsed_args['title_li'] && 'list' === $parsed_args['style']
		&& ( ! empty( $categories ) || ! $parsed_args['hide_title_if_empty'] )
	) {
		$output .= '</ul></li>';
	}

	/**
	 * Filters the HTML output of a taxonomy list.
	 *
	 * @since 2.1.0
	 *
	 * @param string       $output HTML output.
	 * @param array|string $args   An array or query string of taxonomy-listing arguments. See
	 *                             wp_list_categories() for information on accepted arguments.
	 */
	$html = apply_filters( 'wp_list_categories', $output, $args );

	if ( $parsed_args['echo'] ) {
		echo $html;
	} else {
		return $html;
	}
}

/**
 * Displays a tag cloud.
 *
 * Outputs a list of tags in what is called a 'tag cloud', where the size of each tag
 * is determined by how many times that particular tag has been assigned to posts.
 *
 * @since 2.3.0
 * @since 2.8.0 Added the `taxonomy` argument.
 * @since 4.8.0 Added the `show_count` argument.
 *
 * @param array|string $args {
 *     Optional. Array or string of arguments for displaying a tag cloud. See wp_generate_tag_cloud()
 *     and get_terms() for the full lists of arguments that can be passed in `$args`.
 *
 *     @type int    $number    The number of tags to display. Accepts any positive integer
 *                             or zero to return all. Default 45.
 *     @type string $link      Whether to display term editing links or term permalinks.
 *                             Accepts 'edit' and 'view'. Default 'view'.
 *     @type string $post_type The post type. Used to highlight the proper post type menu
 *                             on the linked edit page. Defaults to the first post type
 *                             associated with the taxonomy.
 *     @type bool   $echo      Whether or not to echo the return value. Default true.
 * }
 * @return void|string|string[] Void if 'echo' argument is true, or on failure. Otherwise, tag cloud
 *                              as a string or an array, depending on 'format' argument.
 */
function wp_tag_cloud( $args = '' ) {
	$defaults = array(
		'smallest'   => 8,
		'largest'    => 22,
		'unit'       => 'pt',
		'number'     => 45,
		'format'     => 'flat',
		'separator'  => "\n",
		'orderby'    => 'name',
		'order'      => 'ASC',
		'exclude'    => '',
		'include'    => '',
		'link'       => 'view',
		'taxonomy'   => 'post_tag',
		'post_type'  => '',
		'echo'       => true,
		'show_count' => 0,
	);

	$args = wp_parse_args( $args, $defaults );

	$tags = get_terms(
		array_merge(
			$args,
			array(
				'orderby' => 'count',
				'order'   => 'DESC',
			)
		)
	); // Always query top tags.

	if ( empty( $tags ) || is_wp_error( $tags ) ) {
		return;
	}

	foreach ( $tags as $key => $tag ) {
		if ( 'edit' === $args['link'] ) {
			$link = get_edit_term_link( $tag, $tag->taxonomy, $args['post_type'] );
		} else {
			$link = get_term_link( $tag, $tag->taxonomy );
		}

		if ( is_wp_error( $link ) ) {
			return;
		}

		$tags[ $key ]->link = $link;
		$tags[ $key ]->id   = $tag->term_id;
	}

	// Here's where those top tags get sorted according to $args.
	$return = wp_generate_tag_cloud( $tags, $args );

	/**
	 * Filters the tag cloud output.
	 *
	 * @since 2.3.0
	 *
	 * @param string|string[] $return Tag cloud as a string or an array, depending on 'format' argument.
	 * @param array           $args   An array of tag cloud arguments. See wp_tag_cloud()
	 *                                for information on accepted arguments.
	 */
	$return = apply_filters( 'wp_tag_cloud', $return, $args );

	if ( 'array' === $args['format'] || empty( $args['echo'] ) ) {
		return $return;
	}

	echo $return;
}

/**
 * Default topic count scaling for tag links.
 *
 * @since 2.9.0
 *
 * @param int $count Number of posts with that tag.
 * @return int Scaled count.
 */
function default_topic_count_scale( $count ) {
	return round( log10( $count + 1 ) * 100 );
}

/**
 * Generates a tag cloud (heatmap) from provided data.
 *
 * @todo Complete functionality.
 * @since 2.3.0
 * @since 4.8.0 Added the `show_count` argument.
 *
 * @param WP_Term[]    $tags Array of WP_Term objects to generate the tag cloud for.
 * @param string|array $args {
 *     Optional. Array or string of arguments for generating a tag cloud.
 *
 *     @type int      $smallest                   Smallest font size used to display tags. Paired
 *                                                with the value of `$unit`, to determine CSS text
 *                                                size unit. Default 8 (pt).
 *     @type int      $largest                    Largest font size used to display tags. Paired
 *                                                with the value of `$unit`, to determine CSS text
 *                                                size unit. Default 22 (pt).
 *     @type string   $unit                       CSS text size unit to use with the `$smallest`
 *                                                and `$largest` values. Accepts any valid CSS text
 *                                                size unit. Default 'pt'.
 *     @type int      $number                     The number of tags to return. Accepts any
 *                                                positive integer or zero to return all.
 *                                                Default 0.
 *     @type string   $format                     Format to display the tag cloud in. Accepts 'flat'
 *                                                (tags separated with spaces), 'list' (tags displayed
 *                                                in an unordered list), or 'array' (returns an array).
 *                                                Default 'flat'.
 *     @type string   $separator                  HTML or text to separate the tags. Default "\n" (newline).
 *     @type string   $orderby                    Value to order tags by. Accepts 'name' or 'count'.
 *                                                Default 'name'. The {@see 'tag_cloud_sort'} filter
 *                                                can also affect how tags are sorted.
 *     @type string   $order                      How to order the tags. Accepts 'ASC' (ascending),
 *                                                'DESC' (descending), or 'RAND' (random). Default 'ASC'.
 *     @type int|bool $filter                     Whether to enable filtering of the final output
 *                                                via {@see 'wp_generate_tag_cloud'}. Default 1.
 *     @type array    $topic_count_text           Nooped plural text from _n_noop() to supply to
 *                                                tag counts. Default null.
 *     @type callable $topic_count_text_callback  Callback used to generate nooped plural text for
 *                                                tag counts based on the count. Default null.
 *     @type callable $topic_count_scale_callback Callback used to determine the tag count scaling
 *                                                value. Default default_topic_count_scale().
 *     @type bool|int $show_count                 Whether to display the tag counts. Default 0. Accepts
 *                                                0, 1, or their bool equivalents.
 * }
 * @return string|string[] Tag cloud as a string or an array, depending on 'format' argument.
 */
function wp_generate_tag_cloud( $tags, $args = '' ) {
	$defaults = array(
		'smallest'                   => 8,
		'largest'                    => 22,
		'unit'                       => 'pt',
		'number'                     => 0,
		'format'                     => 'flat',
		'separator'                  => "\n",
		'orderby'                    => 'name',
		'order'                      => 'ASC',
		'topic_count_text'           => null,
		'topic_count_text_callback'  => null,
		'topic_count_scale_callback' => 'default_topic_count_scale',
		'filter'                     => 1,
		'show_count'                 => 0,
	);

	$args = wp_parse_args( $args, $defaults );

	$return = ( 'array' === $args['format'] ) ? array() : '';

	if ( empty( $tags ) ) {
		return $return;
	}

	// Juggle topic counts.
	if ( isset( $args['topic_count_text'] ) ) {
		// First look for nooped plural support via topic_count_text.
		$translate_nooped_plural = $args['topic_count_text'];
	} elseif ( ! empty( $args['topic_count_text_callback'] ) ) {
		// Look for the alternative callback style. Ignore the previous default.
		if ( 'default_topic_count_text' === $args['topic_count_text_callback'] ) {
			/* translators: %s: Number of items (tags). */
			$translate_nooped_plural = _n_noop( '%s item', '%s items' );
		} else {
			$translate_nooped_plural = false;
		}
	} elseif ( isset( $args['single_text'] ) && isset( $args['multiple_text'] ) ) {
		// If no callback exists, look for the old-style single_text and multiple_text arguments.
		// phpcs:ignore WordPress.WP.I18n.NonSingularStringLiteralSingular,WordPress.WP.I18n.NonSingularStringLiteralPlural
		$translate_nooped_plural = _n_noop( $args['single_text'], $args['multiple_text'] );
	} else {
		// This is the default for when no callback, plural, or argument is passed in.
		/* translators: %s: Number of items (tags). */
		$translate_nooped_plural = _n_noop( '%s item', '%s items' );
	}

	/**
	 * Filters how the items in a tag cloud are sorted.
	 *
	 * @since 2.8.0
	 *
	 * @param WP_Term[] $tags Ordered array of terms.
	 * @param array     $args An array of tag cloud arguments.
	 */
	$tags_sorted = apply_filters( 'tag_cloud_sort', $tags, $args );
	if ( empty( $tags_sorted ) ) {
		return $return;
	}

	if ( $tags_sorted !== $tags ) {
		$tags = $tags_sorted;
		unset( $tags_sorted );
	} else {
		if ( 'RAND' === $args['order'] ) {
			shuffle( $tags );
		} else {
			// SQL cannot save you; this is a second (potentially different) sort on a subset of data.
			if ( 'name' === $args['orderby'] ) {
				uasort( $tags, '_wp_object_name_sort_cb' );
			} else {
				uasort( $tags, '_wp_object_count_sort_cb' );
			}

			if ( 'DESC' === $args['order'] ) {
				$tags = array_reverse( $tags, true );
			}
		}
	}

	if ( $args['number'] > 0 ) {
		$tags = array_slice( $tags, 0, $args['number'] );
	}

	$counts      = array();
	$real_counts = array(); // For the alt tag.
	foreach ( (array) $tags as $key => $tag ) {
		$real_counts[ $key ] = $tag->count;
		$counts[ $key ]      = call_user_func( $args['topic_count_scale_callback'], $tag->count );
	}

	$min_count = min( $counts );
	$spread    = max( $counts ) - $min_count;
	if ( $spread <= 0 ) {
		$spread = 1;
	}
	$font_spread = $args['largest'] - $args['smallest'];
	if ( $font_spread < 0 ) {
		$font_spread = 1;
	}
	$font_step = $font_spread / $spread;

	$aria_label = false;
	/*
	 * Determine whether to output an 'aria-label' attribute with the tag name and count.
	 * When tags have a different font size, they visually convey an important information
	 * that should be available to assistive technologies too. On the other hand, sometimes
	 * themes set up the Tag Cloud to display all tags with the same font size (setting
	 * the 'smallest' and 'largest' arguments to the same value).
	 * In order to always serve the same content to all users, the 'aria-label' gets printed out:
	 * - when tags have a different size
	 * - when the tag count is displayed (for example when users check the checkbox in the
	 *   Tag Cloud widget), regardless of the tags font size
	 */
	if ( $args['show_count'] || 0 !== $font_spread ) {
		$aria_label = true;
	}

	// Assemble the data that will be used to generate the tag cloud markup.
	$tags_data = array();
	foreach ( $tags as $key => $tag ) {
		$tag_id = isset( $tag->id ) ? $tag->id : $key;

		$count      = $counts[ $key ];
		$real_count = $real_counts[ $key ];

		if ( $translate_nooped_plural ) {
			$formatted_count = sprintf( translate_nooped_plural( $translate_nooped_plural, $real_count ), number_format_i18n( $real_count ) );
		} else {
			$formatted_count = call_user_func( $args['topic_count_text_callback'], $real_count, $tag, $args );
		}

		$tags_data[] = array(
			'id'              => $tag_id,
			'url'             => ( '#' !== $tag->link ) ? $tag->link : '#',
			'role'            => ( '#' !== $tag->link ) ? '' : ' role="button"',
			'name'            => $tag->name,
			'formatted_count' => $formatted_count,
			'slug'            => $tag->slug,
			'real_count'      => $real_count,
			'class'           => 'tag-cloud-link tag-link-' . $tag_id,
			'font_size'       => $args['smallest'] + ( $count - $min_count ) * $font_step,
			'aria_label'      => $aria_label ? sprintf( ' aria-label="%1$s (%2$s)"', esc_attr( $tag->name ), esc_attr( $formatted_count ) ) : '',
			'show_count'      => $args['show_count'] ? '<span class="tag-link-count"> (' . $real_count . ')</span>' : '',
		);
	}

	/**
	 * Filters the data used to generate the tag cloud.
	 *
	 * @since 4.3.0
	 *
	 * @param array[] $tags_data An array of term data arrays for terms used to generate the tag cloud.
	 */
	$tags_data = apply_filters( 'wp_generate_tag_cloud_data', $tags_data );

	$a = array();

	// Generate the output links array.
	foreach ( $tags_data as $key => $tag_data ) {
		$class = $tag_data['class'] . ' tag-link-position-' . ( $key + 1 );
		$a[]   = sprintf(
			'<a href="%1$s"%2$s class="%3$s" style="font-size: %4$s;"%5$s>%6$s%7$s</a>',
			esc_url( $tag_data['url'] ),
			$tag_data['role'],
			esc_attr( $class ),
			esc_attr( str_replace( ',', '.', $tag_data['font_size'] ) . $args['unit'] ),
			$tag_data['aria_label'],
			esc_html( $tag_data['name'] ),
			$tag_data['show_count']
		);
	}

	switch ( $args['format'] ) {
		case 'array':
			$return =& $a;
			break;
		case 'list':
			/*
			 * Force role="list", as some browsers (sic: Safari 10) don't expose to assistive
			 * technologies the default role when the list is styled with `list-style: none`.
			 * Note: this is redundant but doesn't harm.
			 */
			$return  = "<ul class='wp-tag-cloud' role='list'>\n\t<li>";
			$return .= implode( "</li>\n\t<li>", $a );
			$return .= "</li>\n</ul>\n";
			break;
		default:
			$return = implode( $args['separator'], $a );
			break;
	}

	if ( $args['filter'] ) {
		/**
		 * Filters the generated output of a tag cloud.
		 *
		 * The filter is only evaluated if a true value is passed
		 * to the $filter argument in wp_generate_tag_cloud().
		 *
		 * @since 2.3.0
		 *
		 * @see wp_generate_tag_cloud()
		 *
		 * @param string[]|string $return String containing the generated HTML tag cloud output
		 *                                or an array of tag links if the 'format' argument
		 *                                equals 'array'.
		 * @param WP_Term[]       $tags   An array of terms used in the tag cloud.
		 * @param array           $args   An array of wp_generate_tag_cloud() arguments.
		 */
		return apply_filters( 'wp_generate_tag_cloud', $return, $tags, $args );
	} else {
		return $return;
	}
}

/**
 * Serves as a callback for comparing objects based on name.
 *
 * Used with `uasort()`.
 *
 * @since 3.1.0
 * @access private
 *
 * @param object $a The first object to compare.
 * @param object $b The second object to compare.
 * @return int Negative number if `$a->name` is less than `$b->name`, zero if they are equal,
 *             or greater than zero if `$a->name` is greater than `$b->name`.
 */
function _wp_object_name_sort_cb( $a, $b ) {
	return strnatcasecmp( $a->name, $b->name );
}

/**
 * Serves as a callback for comparing objects based on count.
 *
 * Used with `uasort()`.
 *
 * @since 3.1.0
 * @access private
 *
 * @param object $a The first object to compare.
 * @param object $b The second object to compare.
 * @return int Negative number if `$a->count` is less than `$b->count`, zero if they are equal,
 *             or greater than zero if `$a->count` is greater than `$b->count`.
 */
function _wp_object_count_sort_cb( $a, $b ) {
	return ( $a->count - $b->count );
}

//
// Helper functions.
//

/**
 * Retrieves HTML list content for category list.
 *
 * @since 2.1.0
 * @since 5.3.0 Formalized the existing `...$args` parameter by adding it
 *              to the function signature.
 *
 * @uses Walker_Category to create HTML list content.
 * @see Walker::walk() for parameters and return description.
 *
 * @param mixed ...$args Elements array, maximum hierarchical depth and optional additional arguments.
 * @return string
 */
function walk_category_tree( ...$args ) {
	// The user's options are the third parameter.
	if ( empty( $args[2]['walker'] ) || ! ( $args[2]['walker'] instanceof Walker ) ) {
		$walker = new Walker_Category();
	} else {
		/**
		 * @var Walker $walker
		 */
		$walker = $args[2]['walker'];
	}
	return $walker->walk( ...$args );
}

/**
 * Retrieves HTML dropdown (select) content for category list.
 *
 * @since 2.1.0
 * @since 5.3.0 Formalized the existing `...$args` parameter by adding it
 *              to the function signature.
 *
 * @uses Walker_CategoryDropdown to create HTML dropdown content.
 * @see Walker::walk() for parameters and return description.
 *
 * @param mixed ...$args Elements array, maximum hierarchical depth and optional additional arguments.
 * @return string
 */
function walk_category_dropdown_tree( ...$args ) {
	// The user's options are the third parameter.
	if ( empty( $args[2]['walker'] ) || ! ( $args[2]['walker'] instanceof Walker ) ) {
		$walker = new Walker_CategoryDropdown();
	} else {
		/**
		 * @var Walker $walker
		 */
		$walker = $args[2]['walker'];
	}
	return $walker->walk( ...$args );
}

//
// Tags.
//

/**
 * Retrieves the link to the tag.
 *
 * @since 2.3.0
 *
 * @see get_term_link()
 *
 * @param int|object $tag Tag ID or object.
 * @return string Link on success, empty string if tag does not exist.
 */
function get_tag_link( $tag ) {
	return get_category_link( $tag );
}

/**
 * Retrieves the tags for a post.
 *
 * @since 2.3.0
 *
 * @param int|WP_Post $post Post ID or object.
 * @return WP_Term[]|false|WP_Error Array of WP_Term objects on success, false if there are no terms
 *                                  or the post does not exist, WP_Error on failure.
 */
function get_the_tags( $post = 0 ) {
	$terms = get_the_terms( $post, 'post_tag' );

	/**
	 * Filters the array of tags for the given post.
	 *
	 * @since 2.3.0
	 *
	 * @see get_the_terms()
	 *
	 * @param WP_Term[]|false|WP_Error $terms Array of WP_Term objects on success, false if there are no terms
	 *                                        or the post does not exist, WP_Error on failure.
	 */
	return apply_filters( 'get_the_tags', $terms );
}

/**
 * Retrieves the tags for a post formatted as a string.
 *
 * @since 2.3.0
 *
 * @param string $before  Optional. String to use before the tags. Default empty.
 * @param string $sep     Optional. String to use between the tags. Default empty.
 * @param string $after   Optional. String to use after the tags. Default empty.
 * @param int    $post_id Optional. Post ID. Defaults to the current post ID.
 * @return string|false|WP_Error A list of tags on success, false if there are no terms,
 *                               WP_Error on failure.
 */
function get_the_tag_list( $before = '', $sep = '', $after = '', $post_id = 0 ) {
	$tag_list = get_the_term_list( $post_id, 'post_tag', $before, $sep, $after );

	/**
	 * Filters the tags list for a given post.
	 *
	 * @since 2.3.0
	 *
	 * @param string $tag_list List of tags.
	 * @param string $before   String to use before the tags.
	 * @param string $sep      String to use between the tags.
	 * @param string $after    String to use after the tags.
	 * @param int    $post_id  Post ID.
	 */
	return apply_filters( 'the_tags', $tag_list, $before, $sep, $after, $post_id );
}

/**
 * Displays the tags for a post.
 *
 * @since 2.3.0
 *
 * @param string $before Optional. String to use before the tags. Defaults to 'Tags:'.
 * @param string $sep    Optional. String to use between the tags. Default ', '.
 * @param string $after  Optional. String to use after the tags. Default empty.
 */
function the_tags( $before = null, $sep = ', ', $after = '' ) {
	if ( null === $before ) {
		$before = __( 'Tags: ' );
	}

	$the_tags = get_the_tag_list( $before, $sep, $after );

	if ( ! is_wp_error( $the_tags ) ) {
		echo $the_tags;
	}
}

/**
 * Retrieves tag description.
 *
 * @since 2.8.0
 *
 * @param int $tag Optional. Tag ID. Defaults to the current tag ID.
 * @return string Tag description, if available.
 */
function tag_description( $tag = 0 ) {
	return term_description( $tag );
}

/**
 * Retrieves term description.
 *
 * @since 2.8.0
 * @since 4.9.2 The `$taxonomy` parameter was deprecated.
 *
 * @param int  $term       Optional. Term ID. Defaults to the current term ID.
 * @param null $deprecated Deprecated. Not used.
 * @return string Term description, if available.
 */
function term_description( $term = 0, $deprecated = null ) {
	if ( ! $term && ( is_tax() || is_tag() || is_category() ) ) {
		$term = get_queried_object();
		if ( $term ) {
			$term = $term->term_id;
		}
	}

	$description = get_term_field( 'description', $term );

	return is_wp_error( $description ) ? '' : $description;
}

/**
 * Retrieves the terms of the taxonomy that are attached to the post.
 *
 * @since 2.5.0
 *
 * @param int|WP_Post $post     Post ID or object.
 * @param string      $taxonomy Taxonomy name.
 * @return WP_Term[]|false|WP_Error Array of WP_Term objects on success, false if there are no terms
 *                                  or the post does not exist, WP_Error on failure.
 */
function get_the_terms( $post, $taxonomy ) {
	$post = get_post( $post );

	if ( ! $post ) {
		return false;
	}

	$terms = get_object_term_cache( $post->ID, $taxonomy );

	if ( false === $terms ) {
		$terms = wp_get_object_terms( $post->ID, $taxonomy );
		if ( ! is_wp_error( $terms ) ) {
			$term_ids = wp_list_pluck( $terms, 'term_id' );
			wp_cache_add( $post->ID, $term_ids, $taxonomy . '_relationships' );
		}
	}

	/**
	 * Filters the list of terms attached to the given post.
	 *
	 * @since 3.1.0
	 *
	 * @param WP_Term[]|WP_Error $terms    Array of attached terms, or WP_Error on failure.
	 * @param int                $post_id  Post ID.
	 * @param string             $taxonomy Name of the taxonomy.
	 */
	$terms = apply_filters( 'get_the_terms', $terms, $post->ID, $taxonomy );

	if ( empty( $terms ) ) {
		return false;
	}

	return $terms;
}

/**
 * Retrieves a post's terms as a list with specified format.
 *
 * Terms are linked to their respective term listing pages.
 *
 * @since 2.5.0
 *
 * @param int    $post_id  Post ID.
 * @param string $taxonomy Taxonomy name.
 * @param string $before   Optional. String to use before the terms. Default empty.
 * @param string $sep      Optional. String to use between the terms. Default empty.
 * @param string $after    Optional. String to use after the terms. Default empty.
 * @return string|false|WP_Error A list of terms on success, false if there are no terms,
 *                               WP_Error on failure.
 */
function get_the_term_list( $post_id, $taxonomy, $before = '', $sep = '', $after = '' ) {
	$terms = get_the_terms( $post_id, $taxonomy );

	if ( is_wp_error( $terms ) ) {
		return $terms;
	}

	if ( empty( $terms ) ) {
		return false;
	}

	$links = array();

	foreach ( $terms as $term ) {
		$link = get_term_link( $term, $taxonomy );
		if ( is_wp_error( $link ) ) {
			return $link;
		}
		$links[] = '<a href="' . esc_url( $link ) . '" rel="tag">' . $term->name . '</a>';
	}

	/**
	 * Filters the term links for a given taxonomy.
	 *
	 * The dynamic portion of the hook name, `$taxonomy`, refers
	 * to the taxonomy slug.
	 *
	 * Possible hook names include:
	 *
	 *  - `term_links-category`
	 *  - `term_links-post_tag`
	 *  - `term_links-post_format`
	 *
	 * @since 2.5.0
	 *
	 * @param string[] $links An array of term links.
	 */
	$term_links = apply_filters( "term_links-{$taxonomy}", $links );  // phpcs:ignore WordPress.NamingConventions.ValidHookName.UseUnderscores

	return $before . implode( $sep, $term_links ) . $after;
}

/**
 * Retrieves term parents with separator.
 *
 * @since 4.8.0
 *
 * @param int          $term_id  Term ID.
 * @param string       $taxonomy Taxonomy name.
 * @param string|array $args {
 *     Array of optional arguments.
 *
 *     @type string $format    Use term names or slugs for display. Accepts 'name' or 'slug'.
 *                             Default 'name'.
 *     @type string $separator Separator for between the terms. Default '/'.
 *     @type bool   $link      Whether to format as a link. Default true.
 *     @type bool   $inclusive Include the term to get the parents for. Default true.
 * }
 * @return string|WP_Error A list of term parents on success, WP_Error or empty string on failure.
 */
function get_term_parents_list( $term_id, $taxonomy, $args = array() ) {
	$list = '';
	$term = get_term( $term_id, $taxonomy );

	if ( is_wp_error( $term ) ) {
		return $term;
	}

	if ( ! $term ) {
		return $list;
	}

	$term_id = $term->term_id;

	$defaults = array(
		'format'    => 'name',
		'separator' => '/',
		'link'      => true,
		'inclusive' => true,
	);

	$args = wp_parse_args( $args, $defaults );

	foreach ( array( 'link', 'inclusive' ) as $bool ) {
		$args[ $bool ] = wp_validate_boolean( $args[ $bool ] );
	}

	$parents = get_ancestors( $term_id, $taxonomy, 'taxonomy' );

	if ( $args['inclusive'] ) {
		array_unshift( $parents, $term_id );
	}

	foreach ( array_reverse( $parents ) as $term_id ) {
		$parent = get_term( $term_id, $taxonomy );
		$name   = ( 'slug' === $args['format'] ) ? $parent->slug : $parent->name;

		if ( $args['link'] ) {
			$list .= '<a href="' . esc_url( get_term_link( $parent->term_id, $taxonomy ) ) . '">' . $name . '</a>' . $args['separator'];
		} else {
			$list .= $name . $args['separator'];
		}
	}

	return $list;
}

/**
 * Displays the terms for a post in a list.
 *
 * @since 2.5.0
 *
 * @param int    $post_id  Post ID.
 * @param string $taxonomy Taxonomy name.
 * @param string $before   Optional. String to use before the terms. Default empty.
 * @param string $sep      Optional. String to use between the terms. Default ', '.
 * @param string $after    Optional. String to use after the terms. Default empty.
 * @return void|false Void on success, false on failure.
 */
function the_terms( $post_id, $taxonomy, $before = '', $sep = ', ', $after = '' ) {
	$term_list = get_the_term_list( $post_id, $taxonomy, $before, $sep, $after );

	if ( is_wp_error( $term_list ) ) {
		return false;
	}

	/**
	 * Filters the list of terms to display.
	 *
	 * @since 2.9.0
	 *
	 * @param string $term_list List of terms to display.
	 * @param string $taxonomy  The taxonomy name.
	 * @param string $before    String to use before the terms.
	 * @param string $sep       String to use between the terms.
	 * @param string $after     String to use after the terms.
	 */
	echo apply_filters( 'the_terms', $term_list, $taxonomy, $before, $sep, $after );
}

/**
 * Checks if the current post has any of given category.
 *
 * The given categories are checked against the post's categories' term_ids, names and slugs.
 * Categories given as integers will only be checked against the post's categories' term_ids.
 *
 * If no categories are given, determines if post has any categories.
 *
 * @since 3.1.0
 *
 * @param string|int|array $category Optional. The category name/term_id/slug,
 *                                   or an array of them to check for. Default empty.
 * @param int|WP_Post      $post     Optional. Post to check. Defaults to the current post.
 * @return bool True if the current post has any of the given categories
 *              (or any category, if no category specified). False otherwise.
 */
function has_category( $category = '', $post = null ) {
	return has_term( $category, 'category', $post );
}

/**
 * Checks if the current post has any of given tags.
 *
 * The given tags are checked against the post's tags' term_ids, names and slugs.
 * Tags given as integers will only be checked against the post's tags' term_ids.
 *
 * If no tags are given, determines if post has any tags.
 *
 * For more information on this and similar theme functions, check out
 * the {@link https://developer.wordpress.org/themes/basics/conditional-tags/
 * Conditional Tags} article in the Theme Developer Handbook.
 *
 * @since 2.6.0
 * @since 2.7.0 Tags given as integers are only checked against
 *              the post's tags' term_ids, not names or slugs.
 * @since 2.7.0 Can be used outside of the WordPress Loop if `$post` is provided.
 *
 * @param string|int|array $tag  Optional. The tag name/term_id/slug,
 *                               or an array of them to check for. Default empty.
 * @param int|WP_Post      $post Optional. Post to check. Defaults to the current post.
 * @return bool True if the current post has any of the given tags
 *              (or any tag, if no tag specified). False otherwise.
 */
function has_tag( $tag = '', $post = null ) {
	return has_term( $tag, 'post_tag', $post );
}

/**
 * Checks if the current post has any of given terms.
 *
 * The given terms are checked against the post's terms' term_ids, names and slugs.
 * Terms given as integers will only be checked against the post's terms' term_ids.
 *
 * If no terms are given, determines if post has any terms.
 *
 * @since 3.1.0
 *
 * @param string|int|array $term     Optional. The term name/term_id/slug,
 *                                   or an array of them to check for. Default empty.
 * @param string           $taxonomy Optional. Taxonomy name. Default empty.
 * @param int|WP_Post      $post     Optional. Post to check. Defaults to the current post.
 * @return bool True if the current post has any of the given terms
 *              (or any term, if no term specified). False otherwise.
 */
function has_term( $term = '', $taxonomy = '', $post = null ) {
	$post = get_post( $post );

	if ( ! $post ) {
		return false;
	}

	$r = is_object_in_term( $post->ID, $taxonomy, $term );
	if ( is_wp_error( $r ) ) {
		return false;
	}

	return $r;
}
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As businesses increasingly rely on Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for their operations, they are confronted with the inevitable reality of price increases. While these hikes can strain budgets and disrupt workflows, the emergence of AI-powered tools offers a glimmer of hope. In this article, we explore several innovative ways AI is helping organizations counter SaaS price increases.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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How We Can Help You Save<\/h2>\n

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Several notable SaaS (Software as a Service) products have experienced significant price hikes over the years: Salesforce, GitHub, Zoom, and Zendesk for example.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • We’ll build you your own and cut your software renewal fees.<\/li>\n
      • We analyze the software you use and how you use it<\/li>\n
      • We’ll write a proposal to cut out your vendors and replace it with software that you own.<\/li>\n
      • We can manage the hosting of your new software on public clouds such as Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure.<\/li>\n
      • Based on typical clients, your replacement software will cost about 1-2 years of what you currently pay, but then cost only 10-20% to maintain than what you were paying before.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Benefits and Advantages<\/h2>\n

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        Using AI to replace costly SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions can offer several benefits and advantages for organizations. Here are some compelling reasons to consider this approach:<\/p>\n

        Cost Savings:<\/strong> One of the primary reasons to replace costly SaaS solutions with AI-driven alternatives is cost savings. AI can automate tasks and processes that might require expensive software subscriptions. By building or integrating AI solutions, organizations can reduce their software expenses significantly.<\/p>\n

        Customization:<\/strong> AI solutions can be tailored to the specific needs of an organization. Unlike off-the-shelf SaaS products, which offer predefined features and functionalities, AI can be trained and customized to perform tasks and provide insights that align precisely with the organization’s requirements.<\/p>\n

        Scalability:<\/strong> AI solutions can often scale more efficiently than SaaS subscriptions. As your organization grows, you can expand your AI infrastructure without incurring linear increases in costs, unlike SaaS, where additional users or features can lead to higher subscription fees.<\/p>\n

        Data Security:<\/strong> AI solutions can be developed with a strong focus on data security and privacy. Organizations can have more control over their data, reducing the risk of data breaches or unauthorized access associated with third-party SaaS providers.<\/p>\n

        Integration:<\/strong> AI can seamlessly integrate with existing systems and workflows, allowing organizations to enhance their processes without disrupting their current operations. This integration can lead to increased efficiency and productivity.<\/p>\n

        Automation and Efficiency:<\/strong> AI can automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks, freeing up human resources for more strategic and value-added activities. This can result in increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.<\/p>\n

        Predictive Analytics:<\/strong> AI can provide valuable predictive insights that help organizations make data-driven decisions. This can be particularly beneficial in various industries, such as finance, healthcare, and marketing, where predictive analytics can lead to cost savings and revenue generation.<\/p>\n

        Long-term Cost Control:<\/strong> AI solutions typically involve upfront development costs but can provide long-term cost control as they do not rely on recurring subscription fees. This can be especially advantageous for organizations looking to manage their budgets over time.<\/p>\n

        Competitive Advantage:<\/strong> Organizations that successfully leverage AI to replace costly SaaS solutions may gain a competitive advantage. They can allocate resources strategically and invest in innovative solutions that differentiate them from competitors.<\/p>\n

        It’s important to note that while AI offers numerous advantages, its implementation can also come with challenges, including the need for skilled AI talent, data quality, and ethical considerations. The decision to replace SaaS with AI should be based on a thorough assessment of the organization’s specific needs, goals, and available resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Smart SaaS Usage Optimization<\/h2>\n

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        AI-driven tools for monitoring SaaS application usage and recommending cost-efficient alternatives or unused features are transforming how organizations manage their software expenses:<\/p>\n

        Usage Tracking: These tools continuously monitor how employees use SaaS applications, collecting data on feature utilization, frequency, and user engagement.<\/p>\n

        Recommendation Engine: AI algorithms analyze usage data and compare it to available features and pricing plans. They identify cost-efficient alternatives within the same SaaS ecosystem or suggest unused features that can replace or supplement existing subscriptions.<\/p>\n

        Examples of Companies Saving Money:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Company A<\/span>: After implementing an AI-driven usage monitoring tool, Company A identified that a significant portion of their team rarely used advanced features in their CRM software. By downgrading to a more cost-effective plan tailored to their actual needs, they reduced annual expenses by 30%.<\/p>\n

        Company B<\/span>: This tech startup found that their cloud storage expenses were steadily increasing. AI analysis revealed that many users were storing duplicate files unnecessarily. The AI tool recommended deduplication and a smarter file management strategy, resulting in a 25% reduction in storage costs.<\/p>\n

        Company C<\/span>: Company C was using multiple project management tools across different teams, leading to fragmented workflows and increased expenses. AI-driven analysis suggested consolidating to a single, more feature-rich solution that reduced subscription costs by 40%.<\/p>\n

        These examples highlight how AI-powered tools can help organizations make data-driven decisions, optimize their SaaS subscriptions, and achieve significant cost savings while maintaining or even improving productivity.<\/p>\n

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        SaaS Vendor Comparison and Alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n

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        AI-driven platforms that compare SaaS vendors play a crucial role in simplifying the software selection process for businesses. These platforms utilize artificial intelligence and data analytics to:<\/p>\n

        Pricing Comparison<\/span>: They collect pricing data from various SaaS providers and present it in a unified, easy-to-compare format, allowing businesses to identify cost-effective options.<\/p>\n

        Feature Analysis<\/span>: AI algorithms analyze the features offered by different vendors and generate side-by-side comparisons, helping organizations find solutions that align with their specific needs.<\/p>\n

        User Reviews<\/span>: These platforms aggregate user reviews and sentiment analysis to provide insights into the user experience, reliability, and support quality of SaaS products.<\/p>\n

        Recommendations<\/span>: AI-driven platforms often offer tailored recommendations based on a company’s requirements and budget constraints, facilitating informed decision-making.<\/p>\n

        How Businesses Can Use These Platforms:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Comprehensive Research<\/span>: Companies can use these platforms to gain a comprehensive understanding of the SaaS landscape, ensuring they make informed choices.<\/p>\n

        Cost-Efficiency<\/span>: By comparing pricing structures and available features, organizations can identify SaaS vendors that offer the best value for their investment.<\/p>\n

        User Satisfaction<\/span>: Analyzing user reviews and sentiment can help businesses gauge user satisfaction and potential issues with a particular vendor’s software.<\/p>\n

        Customization<\/span>: Businesses can tailor their search criteria to find SaaS solutions that precisely match their unique requirements, reducing the risk of overpaying for unnecessary features.<\/p>\n

        Time Savings<\/span>: These platforms streamline the research process, saving businesses valuable time that can be allocated to other critical tasks.<\/p>\n

        In a crowded SaaS market, AI-driven comparison platforms empower businesses to make well-informed decisions that align with their budget and needs, ultimately leading to more cost-effective and efficient software adoption.<\/p>\n

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        Case Studies<\/h2>\n

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        Case Study 1: Tech Innovators Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Background:<\/em> Tech Innovators Inc. is a medium-sized technology company that heavily relies on SaaS applications for various aspects of their operations. They’ve noticed recurring price hikes across multiple software tools, which posed a significant challenge to their budget management.<\/p>\n

        AI Solution Implementation:<\/em> Tech Innovators Inc. decided to implement an AI-driven cost prediction and optimization platform. The AI algorithms analyzed historical pricing data, detected patterns in price increases, and predicted potential future hikes for each SaaS product they used.<\/p>\n

        Results:<\/em><\/p>\n

        Proactive Budget Adjustments: With AI-generated price increase predictions, the company proactively adjusted their budgets to accommodate expected hikes.<\/p>\n

        Negotiation Success: Armed with data-backed insights, Tech Innovators Inc. engaged in more informed negotiations with their SaaS providers. They managed to secure better pricing terms and, in some cases, lock in current rates for an extended period.<\/p>\n

        Optimized Subscriptions: The AI platform identified several underutilized features in existing subscriptions and recommended downgrades to lower-tier plans, saving the company 15% on their SaaS expenses.<\/p>\n

        Case Study 2: Retail Plus Ltd.<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Background:<\/em> Retail Plus Ltd. is a national retail chain with numerous locations. They use various SaaS applications for inventory management, sales tracking, and customer engagement. Rising SaaS costs were impacting their profitability.<\/p>\n

        AI Solution Implementation:<\/em> Retail Plus Ltd. adopted an AI-powered SaaS optimization tool that continuously monitored usage patterns across their stores. It recommended cost-effective alternatives and identified unused features within their existing subscriptions.<\/p>\n

        Results:<\/em><\/p>\n

        Cost Reduction: The AI tool helped Retail Plus Ltd. identify duplicate SaaS subscriptions across different store locations. By consolidating these subscriptions and renegotiating with providers, they reduced SaaS expenses by 20%.<\/p>\n

        Improved Efficiency: By pinpointing underutilized features, the company optimized their workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and customer service.<\/p>\n

        Vendor Negotiations: With data-driven insights into their SaaS usage, Retail Plus Ltd. entered into more productive negotiations with their vendors, securing discounts and improved support packages.<\/p>\n

        These case studies showcase how AI-powered solutions can empower companies to proactively manage SaaS costs, negotiate effectively, and optimize their software subscriptions, ultimately resulting in significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency.<\/p>\n

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        Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n

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        In the ever-evolving landscape of Software as a Service (SaaS), where innovation and convenience often come with a price, AI-powered solutions are emerging as a formidable shield against the challenges of SaaS price hikes. As we’ve explored in this article, AI’s ability to analyze historical pricing data, optimize SaaS usage, and forecast future costs is transforming the way businesses approach software subscriptions.<\/p>\n

        No longer do organizations need to navigate the murky waters of SaaS pricing changes blindly. With AI-driven predictive models, companies can anticipate and plan for potential price increases, ensuring that their budgets remain on track and their financial stability intact. This proactive approach is not just a means of cost management; it’s a strategic advantage in a world where agility and adaptability are paramount.<\/p>\n

        AI also plays a pivotal role in optimizing SaaS usage. By monitoring application usage and recommending cost-efficient alternatives or unused features, businesses can trim unnecessary expenses while maintaining productivity. These AI-driven insights are more than just cost savings; they’re a pathway to efficiency and competitiveness.<\/p>\n

        Moreover, AI isn’t just a financial tool; it’s a negotiation partner. Armed with AI-driven insights, businesses can engage in informed discussions with SaaS providers, leveraging data-backed arguments to secure more favorable contracts. Negotiating from a position of strength is the cornerstone of smart cost management.<\/p>\n

        As we’ve seen from real-world examples, companies are reaping the rewards of AI-powered SaaS cost optimization. They are reducing expenses, reallocating resources, and making strategic decisions that position them for long-term success. In the face of unpredictable pricing landscapes, AI is the ally that empowers organizations to take control of their software costs.<\/p>\n

        In conclusion, the era of SaaS price hikes need not be a source of anxiety or frustration. Instead, it’s an opportunity for businesses to embrace AI-powered solutions that provide clarity, control, and cost-effectiveness. As AI continues to evolve, its role in shielding businesses against SaaS price hikes is destined to become even more indispensable, enabling organizations to thrive in a digital world where innovation meets fiscal responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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