A developer writes this code to create a post but gets an error: wp_insert_post('My Title'); What is the problem?

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Wordpress - Content Management

AThe post title must be set with 'title' key, not directly.

Bwp_insert_post() requires an array, not a string.

CThe function cannot create posts without content.

DThe post status must be 'publish' explicitly.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check wp_insert_post() parameter type
wp_insert_post() expects an array of post data, not a string.
Step 2: Identify error cause
Passing a string causes a type error because the function cannot parse it as post data.
Final Answer:
Function requires an array, not a string -> Option B
Quick Check:
wp_insert_post needs array input [OK]

Quick Trick: Pass an array with keys to wp_insert_post() [OK]

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