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Why does this child theme functions.php code cause a problem?

<?php
function enqueue_styles() {
  wp_enqueue_style('child-style', get_stylesheet_uri());
}
add_action('wp_enqueue_scripts', 'enqueue_styles');
wp_enqueue_style('parent-style', get_template_directory_uri() . '/style.css');

AFunction name conflicts with WordPress core

BMissing semicolon after function declaration

CUsing get_stylesheet_uri() instead of get_template_directory_uri()

DCalling wp_enqueue_style outside a function hooked to action runs too early

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify where wp_enqueue_style is called
It is called outside any function or hook, which runs too early.
Step 2: Understand WordPress loading sequence
Styles must be enqueued inside a function hooked to wp_enqueue_scripts action.
Final Answer:
Calling wp_enqueue_style outside a function hooked to action runs too early -> Option D
Quick Check:
Enqueue styles inside hooked function [OK]

Quick Trick: Always enqueue styles inside hooked functions [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Calling enqueue functions directly in global scope
Confusing get_stylesheet_uri() with get_template_directory_uri()
Assuming function name causes conflict

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Why does this child theme functions.php code cause a problem?

Step 1: Identify where wp_enqueue_style is called

Step 2: Understand WordPress loading sequence

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