Creating new database tables

The first step in the creation of custom data elements to be stored in a custom database table is to create the table itself. This is done by preparing a standard SQL command that specifies the name of the table and its desired structure and then getting WordPress to execute it on the website's database.

This recipe shows how to prepare and execute a query that creates a table to hold bug reports.

Getting ready

You should have access to a WordPress development environment, either on your local computer or on a remote server, where you will be able to load your new plugin files.

How to do it...

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