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If a post has post_status set to 'draft' and post_date set to a future date, what will happen?

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If a post has post_status set to 'draft' and post_date set to a future date, what will happen?
AThe post will be published on the future date
BThe post will be scheduled automatically
CThe post will be deleted automatically
DThe post will remain a draft until manually published
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand draft status effect

    Draft posts are not published regardless of date; they stay unpublished until manually published.

  2. Step 2: Check scheduling conditions

    Scheduling requires 'future' status; draft with future date does not schedule.

  3. Final Answer:

    The post will remain a draft until manually published -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Draft status ignores post_date for publishing [OK]
Quick Trick: Draft posts never publish automatically, even with future date [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Assuming draft schedules automatically
  • Confusing draft with future status
  • Thinking draft deletes posts

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