How to Use Custom Fields in Wordpress Theme Development

Learn how to utilize over 20 powerful custom field types in our comprehensive guide to the Advanced Custom Fields plugin
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If you have done any kind of WordPress theme development, more than likely you've encountered the use of custom fields. The default behavior of WordPress custom fields isn't the most intuitive. While you can definitely improve upon its admin appearance with functions for custom metaboxes and your own custom field types, that can get time-intensive very quickly, not to mention can be a daunting hurdle for those just starting to dip their feet into the world of WordPress theme development.
This is where Advanced Custom Fields comes in as a powerful time-saving tool to incorporate into your WordPress development workflow. It simplifies the creation of a variety of custom field types, allowing you to quickly & effectively create complex WordPress themes that still have an incredibly straightforward admin interface.
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