Module 7: Dynamic Admin Ux And Validation Hooks
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: load_field, prepare_field, and Dynamic Choice Population | Use field-definition hooks to populate choices and tailor editor UI contextually. | 30-45 min |
| Lesson 2: validate_value, Sanitization, and Publish Guards | Enforce multi-field rules and sanitize submitted values before content is published. | 30-45 min |
| Lesson 3: Bidirectional Relationships with acf/save_post | Use save hooks to synchronize related records and maintain derived relationship metadata. | 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: load_field, prepare_field, and Dynamic Choice Population.