Which of the following is the correct syntax to define a shortcode with a parameter named color in WordPress PHP?

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Which of the following is the correct syntax to define a shortcode with a parameter named color in WordPress PHP?

Afunction my_shortcode($atts) { return $atts['color']; }

Bfunction my_shortcode($color) { return $color; }

Cfunction my_shortcode() { return $color; }

Dfunction my_shortcode($atts) { $atts = shortcode_atts(['color' => 'blue'], $atts); return $atts['color']; }

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recognize correct use of shortcode_atts()
The function shortcode_atts() safely sets default values and merges user parameters.
Step 2: Check parameter handling
function my_shortcode($atts) { $atts = shortcode_atts(['color' => 'blue'], $atts); return $atts['color']; } uses shortcode_atts() with default 'color' and returns the value correctly.
Final Answer:
function my_shortcode($atts) { $atts = shortcode_atts(['color' => 'blue'], $atts); return $atts['color']; } -> Option D
Quick Check:
Use shortcode_atts() to handle parameters [OK]

Quick Trick: Always use shortcode_atts() to set defaults [OK]

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