[Solved] Given this functions.php snippet in a child theme, what will happen?<?php function child_theme_styles() { wp_enqueue_style('parent-style', get_template_directory_uri() . '/style.css');... | Wordpress

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Given this functions.php snippet in a child theme, what will happen?

<?php
function child_theme_styles() {
  wp_enqueue_style('parent-style', get_template_directory_uri() . '/style.css');
  wp_enqueue_style('child-style', get_stylesheet_directory_uri() . '/style.css', array('parent-style'));
}
add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 'child_theme_styles');
?>

AStyles cause a fatal error and site breaks

BOnly parent styles load, child styles ignored

COnly child styles load, parent styles ignored

DBoth parent and child styles load correctly, child overrides parent

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze enqueue order
The parent style is enqueued first, then the child style with parent as dependency.
Step 2: Understand effect on styles
This ensures parent styles load first, then child styles override them if needed.
Final Answer:
Both parent and child styles load correctly, child overrides parent -> Option D
Quick Check:
Proper enqueue order = parent then child [OK]

Quick Trick: Child style depends on parent style in enqueue [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Forgetting to enqueue parent style
Loading child style before parent
Not setting dependency array

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Given this functions.php snippet in a child theme, what will happen?

Step 1: Analyze enqueue order

Step 2: Understand effect on styles

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