What is the WordPress Settings API and what security benefit does using it correctly provide?

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What is the WordPress Settings API and what security benefit does using it correctly provide?

Key points

  • The Settings API handles registration, validation, and rendering of settings pages.
  • Nonce verification and capability checks are automatically included for security.
  • Sanitization callbacks help prevent unauthorized changes to settings.

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