What is the WordPress `Requests` library (WP_HTTP) transport selection process?

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What is the WordPress `Requests` library (WP_HTTP) transport selection process?

Key points

  • WordPress tests transports in a specific order
  • The first available transport is selected
  • The selection process can be modified with a filter
  • The process occurs at request time, not during installation

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