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Register A Custom Post Type With Done Criteria

Apply Definition of Done thinking to ship a WordPress custom post type that is usable beyond the happy path.

Create a Resources custom post type for a nonprofit site that editors can manage and visitors can browse. Definition of Done for a WordPress content type Stopping after register_post_type creates an admin menu, but leaves routing, templates, search, permissions, and editor workflow unresolved. Define the workflow Write who creates resources, where visitors find them, whether they appear in search, and what filters or blocks consume them. A content type is a workflow contract. Naming the workflow first prevents default arguments from deciding product behavior accidentally. Register the type deliberately Set labels, public visibility, show_in_rest, supports, rewrite slug, menu placement, and…

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