How can you modify the main query on the homepage to show only posts from the 'featured' category without creating a new WP_Query?

hard📝 Application Q9 of 15

Wordpress - Custom Theme Development

ACreate a new WP_Query with category_name 'featured'

BUse query_posts() inside the template file

CUse the pre_get_posts action hook to add category filter

DUse get_posts() with category filter

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand modifying main query
The recommended way to alter the main query is using the pre_get_posts action hook.
Step 2: Explain why other options are less ideal
query_posts() replaces the main query but is discouraged; creating new WP_Query or get_posts() does not modify the main query.
Final Answer:
Use the pre_get_posts action hook to add category filter -> Option C
Quick Check:
Modify main query with pre_get_posts [OK]

Quick Trick: Use pre_get_posts hook to change main query filters [OK]

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