Module 6: Acf Api And Hook Lifecycle
Learning Focus
Execute this module using code, WP-CLI, JSON/PHP schema files, and reviewable Git workflows.
Module Contents
| Lesson | Focus | Time Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1: Understanding ACF Hook Lifecycle and Priorities | Map ACF Pro hook execution order and use priority control for deterministic behavior. | 30-45 min |
| Lesson 2: Field Retrieval APIs and Context-Aware Data Access | Use ACF Pro retrieval APIs correctly across post, term, user, and option contexts. | 30-45 min |
| Lesson 3: load_value, update_value, and format_value Filters | Transform ACF Pro values at the correct lifecycle stage for clean storage and safe output. | 30-45 min |
Why This Module Matters
This module is written for CLI-first ACF Pro practitioners. Every lesson favors reproducible scripts, runtime checks, and deterministic schema operations over manual admin-only workflows.
What You Will Practice
- Implement ACF Pro workflows with PHP, WP-CLI, and shell commands.
- Validate schema and runtime behavior using repeatable checks.
- Apply production-safe patterns for migration, testing, and rollback.
- Document operational outcomes in version-controlled artifacts.
Prerequisites For This Module
- ACF Pro active in the target environment.
- Access to WP-CLI and project repository.
- Staging environment for safe validation before production.
Next Step
Continue to Lesson 1: Understanding ACF Hook Lifecycle and Priorities.