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<?php
/**
 * Taxonomy API: Core category-specific functionality
 *
 * @package WordPress
 * @subpackage Taxonomy
 */

/**
 * Retrieves a list of category objects.
 *
 * If you set the 'taxonomy' argument to 'link_category', the link categories
 * will be returned instead.
 *
 * @since 2.1.0
 *
 * @see get_terms() Type of arguments that can be changed.
 *
 * @param string|array $args {
 *     Optional. Arguments to retrieve categories. See get_terms() for additional options.
 *
 *     @type string $taxonomy Taxonomy to retrieve terms for. Default 'category'.
 * }
 * @return array List of category objects.
 */
function get_categories( $args = '' ) {
	$defaults = array( 'taxonomy' => 'category' );
	$args     = wp_parse_args( $args, $defaults );

	/**
	 * Filters the taxonomy used to retrieve terms when calling get_categories().
	 *
	 * @since 2.7.0
	 *
	 * @param string $taxonomy Taxonomy to retrieve terms from.
	 * @param array  $args     An array of arguments. See get_terms().
	 */
	$args['taxonomy'] = apply_filters( 'get_categories_taxonomy', $args['taxonomy'], $args );

	// 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';
	}

	$categories = get_terms( $args );

	if ( is_wp_error( $categories ) ) {
		$categories = array();
	} else {
		$categories = (array) $categories;
		foreach ( array_keys( $categories ) as $k ) {
			_make_cat_compat( $categories[ $k ] );
		}
	}

	return $categories;
}

/**
 * Retrieves category data given a category ID or category object.
 *
 * If you pass the $category parameter an object, which is assumed to be the
 * category row object retrieved the database. It will cache the category data.
 *
 * If you pass $category an integer of the category ID, then that category will
 * be retrieved from the database, if it isn't already cached, and pass it back.
 *
 * If you look at get_term(), then both types will be passed through several
 * filters and finally sanitized based on the $filter parameter value.
 *
 * @since 1.5.1
 *
 * @param int|object $category Category ID or category row object.
 * @param string     $output   Optional. The required return type. One of OBJECT, ARRAY_A, or ARRAY_N, which
 *                             correspond to a WP_Term object, an associative array, or a numeric array,
 *                             respectively. Default OBJECT.
 * @param string     $filter   Optional. How to sanitize category fields. Default 'raw'.
 * @return WP_Term|array|WP_Error|null Category data in type defined by $output parameter.
 *                                     Returns a WP_Term object with backwards compatible property aliases filled in.
 *                                     WP_Error if $category is empty, null if it does not exist.
 */
function get_category( $category, $output = OBJECT, $filter = 'raw' ) {
	$category = get_term( $category, 'category', $output, $filter );

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

	_make_cat_compat( $category );

	return $category;
}

/**
 * Retrieves a category based on URL containing the category slug.
 *
 * Breaks the $category_path parameter up to get the category slug.
 *
 * Tries to find the child path and will return it. If it doesn't find a
 * match, then it will return the first category matching slug, if $full_match,
 * is set to false. If it does not, then it will return null.
 *
 * It is also possible that it will return a WP_Error object on failure. Check
 * for it when using this function.
 *
 * @since 2.1.0
 *
 * @param string $category_path URL containing category slugs.
 * @param bool   $full_match    Optional. Whether full path should be matched.
 * @param string $output        Optional. The required return type. One of OBJECT, ARRAY_A, or ARRAY_N, which
 *                              correspond to a WP_Term object, an associative array, or a numeric array,
 *                              respectively. Default OBJECT.
 * @return WP_Term|array|WP_Error|null Type is based on $output value.
 */
function get_category_by_path( $category_path, $full_match = true, $output = OBJECT ) {
	$category_path  = rawurlencode( urldecode( $category_path ) );
	$category_path  = str_replace( '%2F', '/', $category_path );
	$category_path  = str_replace( '%20', ' ', $category_path );
	$category_paths = '/' . trim( $category_path, '/' );
	$leaf_path      = sanitize_title( basename( $category_paths ) );
	$category_paths = explode( '/', $category_paths );
	$full_path      = '';

	foreach ( (array) $category_paths as $pathdir ) {
		$full_path .= ( '' !== $pathdir ? '/' : '' ) . sanitize_title( $pathdir );
	}

	$categories = get_terms(
		array(
			'taxonomy' => 'category',
			'get'      => 'all',
			'slug'     => $leaf_path,
		)
	);

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

	foreach ( $categories as $category ) {
		$path        = '/' . $leaf_path;
		$curcategory = $category;

		while ( ( 0 !== $curcategory->parent ) && ( $curcategory->parent !== $curcategory->term_id ) ) {
			$curcategory = get_term( $curcategory->parent, 'category' );

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

			$path = '/' . $curcategory->slug . $path;
		}

		if ( $path === $full_path ) {
			$category = get_term( $category->term_id, 'category', $output );
			_make_cat_compat( $category );

			return $category;
		}
	}

	// If full matching is not required, return the first cat that matches the leaf.
	if ( ! $full_match ) {
		$category = get_term( reset( $categories )->term_id, 'category', $output );
		_make_cat_compat( $category );

		return $category;
	}
}

/**
 * Retrieves a category object by category slug.
 *
 * @since 2.3.0
 *
 * @param string $slug The category slug.
 * @return object|false Category data object on success, false if not found.
 */
function get_category_by_slug( $slug ) {
	$category = get_term_by( 'slug', $slug, 'category' );

	if ( $category ) {
		_make_cat_compat( $category );
	}

	return $category;
}

/**
 * Retrieves the ID of a category from its name.
 *
 * @since 1.0.0
 *
 * @param string $cat_name Category name.
 * @return int Category ID on success, 0 if the category doesn't exist.
 */
function get_cat_ID( $cat_name ) { // phpcs:ignore WordPress.NamingConventions.ValidFunctionName.FunctionNameInvalid
	$cat = get_term_by( 'name', $cat_name, 'category' );

	if ( $cat ) {
		return $cat->term_id;
	}

	return 0;
}

/**
 * Retrieves the name of a category from its ID.
 *
 * @since 1.0.0
 *
 * @param int $cat_id Category ID.
 * @return string Category name, or an empty string if the category doesn't exist.
 */
function get_cat_name( $cat_id ) {
	$cat_id   = (int) $cat_id;
	$category = get_term( $cat_id, 'category' );

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

	return $category->name;
}

/**
 * Checks if a category is an ancestor of another category.
 *
 * You can use either an ID or the category object for both parameters.
 * If you use an integer, the category will be retrieved.
 *
 * @since 2.1.0
 *
 * @param int|object $cat1 ID or object to check if this is the parent category.
 * @param int|object $cat2 The child category.
 * @return bool Whether $cat2 is child of $cat1.
 */
function cat_is_ancestor_of( $cat1, $cat2 ) {
	return term_is_ancestor_of( $cat1, $cat2, 'category' );
}

/**
 * Sanitizes category data based on context.
 *
 * @since 2.3.0
 *
 * @param object|array $category Category data.
 * @param string       $context  Optional. Default 'display'.
 * @return object|array Same type as $category with sanitized data for safe use.
 */
function sanitize_category( $category, $context = 'display' ) {
	return sanitize_term( $category, 'category', $context );
}

/**
 * Sanitizes data in single category key field.
 *
 * @since 2.3.0
 *
 * @param string $field   Category key to sanitize.
 * @param mixed  $value   Category value to sanitize.
 * @param int    $cat_id  Category ID.
 * @param string $context What filter to use, 'raw', 'display', etc.
 * @return mixed Value after $value has been sanitized.
 */
function sanitize_category_field( $field, $value, $cat_id, $context ) {
	return sanitize_term_field( $field, $value, $cat_id, 'category', $context );
}

/* Tags */

/**
 * Retrieves all post tags.
 *
 * @since 2.3.0
 *
 * @param string|array $args {
 *     Optional. Arguments to retrieve tags. See get_terms() for additional options.
 *
 *     @type string $taxonomy Taxonomy to retrieve terms for. Default 'post_tag'.
 * }
 * @return WP_Term[]|int|WP_Error Array of 'post_tag' term objects, a count thereof,
 *                                or WP_Error if any of the taxonomies do not exist.
 */
function get_tags( $args = '' ) {
	$defaults = array( 'taxonomy' => 'post_tag' );
	$args     = wp_parse_args( $args, $defaults );

	$tags = get_terms( $args );

	if ( empty( $tags ) ) {
		$tags = array();
	} else {
		/**
		 * Filters the array of term objects returned for the 'post_tag' taxonomy.
		 *
		 * @since 2.3.0
		 *
		 * @param WP_Term[]|int|WP_Error $tags Array of 'post_tag' term objects, a count thereof,
		 *                                     or WP_Error if any of the taxonomies do not exist.
		 * @param array                  $args An array of arguments. See {@see get_terms()}.
		 */
		$tags = apply_filters( 'get_tags', $tags, $args );
	}

	return $tags;
}

/**
 * Retrieves a post tag by tag ID or tag object.
 *
 * If you pass the $tag parameter an object, which is assumed to be the tag row
 * object retrieved from the database, it will cache the tag data.
 *
 * If you pass $tag an integer of the tag ID, then that tag will be retrieved
 * from the database, if it isn't already cached, and passed back.
 *
 * If you look at get_term(), both types will be passed through several filters
 * and finally sanitized based on the $filter parameter value.
 *
 * @since 2.3.0
 *
 * @param int|WP_Term|object $tag    A tag ID or object.
 * @param string             $output Optional. The required return type. One of OBJECT, ARRAY_A, or ARRAY_N, which
 *                                   correspond to a WP_Term object, an associative array, or a numeric array,
 *                                   respectively. Default OBJECT.
 * @param string             $filter Optional. How to sanitize tag fields. Default 'raw'.
 * @return WP_Term|array|WP_Error|null Tag data in type defined by $output parameter.
 *                                     WP_Error if $tag is empty, null if it does not exist.
 */
function get_tag( $tag, $output = OBJECT, $filter = 'raw' ) {
	return get_term( $tag, 'post_tag', $output, $filter );
}

/* Cache */

/**
 * Removes the category cache data based on ID.
 *
 * @since 2.1.0
 *
 * @param int $id Category ID
 */
function clean_category_cache( $id ) {
	clean_term_cache( $id, 'category' );
}

/**
 * Updates category structure to old pre-2.3 from new taxonomy structure.
 *
 * This function was added for the taxonomy support to update the new category
 * structure with the old category one. This will maintain compatibility with
 * plugins and themes which depend on the old key or property names.
 *
 * The parameter should only be passed a variable and not create the array or
 * object inline to the parameter. The reason for this is that parameter is
 * passed by reference and PHP will fail unless it has the variable.
 *
 * There is no return value, because everything is updated on the variable you
 * pass to it. This is one of the features with using pass by reference in PHP.
 *
 * @since 2.3.0
 * @since 4.4.0 The `$category` parameter now also accepts a WP_Term object.
 * @access private
 *
 * @param array|object|WP_Term $category Category row object or array.
 */
function _make_cat_compat( &$category ) {
	if ( is_object( $category ) && ! is_wp_error( $category ) ) {
		$category->cat_ID               = $category->term_id;
		$category->category_count       = $category->count;
		$category->category_description = $category->description;
		$category->cat_name             = $category->name;
		$category->category_nicename    = $category->slug;
		$category->category_parent      = $category->parent;
	} elseif ( is_array( $category ) && isset( $category['term_id'] ) ) {
		$category['cat_ID']               = &$category['term_id'];
		$category['category_count']       = &$category['count'];
		$category['category_description'] = &$category['description'];
		$category['cat_name']             = &$category['name'];
		$category['category_nicename']    = &$category['slug'];
		$category['category_parent']      = &$category['parent'];
	}
}
Some online betting tips for free

Cricket free betting tips

The world has evolved so much that every aspect has changed drastically and when it comes to technology it has been evolved to the next level as to which the life of humans has mostly revolved around it. 

While it comes to the online aspect just like the other aspect this too has evolved in terms of technology in such a manner that placing bets whenever and wherever you need can happen just with the use of a smartphone. 

These betting apps and sites have made the means of betting even easier for the players to place their bets.

Cricket free betting tips

While placing such bets it requires a bit of strategic planning to gain better outcomes from it and to do so few handy tips should be very important.

Every player has their own knowledge on the game they love in that manner cricket is a sport that is being loved by many and has its popularity always among the sports lovers. 

To have betting in the online market for the sport of cricket it also requires many skills and techniques to have to play their bets appropriately.  

Few are mentioned here:

  • Not to cross the limits 

Betting is never easy when you are too involved in it always keep in mind the limit while placing the bets. The cut-off points it where the alert has to ring so that further the betting will not happen in a manner where the outcome will be heavy losses.

When the funds are limited the time of placing the bets also need to be limited and being overconfident and placing might backfire.

  • Following the winning streak

Winning is always a positive way that keeps up the energy. So when there’s a winning trend for a team it is always an advantage to place and follows according to the winning teams as there is more possibility for the winning to win more rather than lose.

So to keep the bet according to the winning manner is a great tip to be followed. So it can help in making profits more effectively than the other way.

  • Trust the gut feeling
Intuition

Having great experiences with the game is always a great advantage but at the same time to follow according to what the gut says is also a good option to chose. The assurance, of course, is not complete however at times this works miracles.

When you have a strong belief on a team or any player go for it and not to back up with the past experience. This might favour but will it always favour then that cannot be assured.

  • Risk it but within limits 

Betting involves the factor of risk by default though that is set aside this risk should be limited. Risking in betting will give the outcomes not always as expected.

Sometime the risk will be worth it and sometimes it might not be the worth of risking. However, betting always gives an experience that will help in future. 

  • Analyse the team well
Analyse the team

Betting for a long time gives great knowledge about the game and the players which helps as a tip for placing bets. As when the performance of the team is witnessed the partnerships built can be pictured how it will work further.

So having good analyses of the team and players will be of great help while betting. And providing expected outcomes.