The article discusses the implementation of a data fetching function in a WordPress REST API context. It highlights challenges around fitting functionality into WordPress's block architecture and the use of transients for data caching. By fetching RSS feed data via an external API, the function improves performance by reducing the need for repeated calls. The initiation of the REST API endpoint allows users to easily access this cached information, presenting an opportunity for further enhancements and grouping of the displayed items in the future.
The tough parts of the implementation involved adapting the normal workflow into WordPress's block architecture and managing data with transients for improved performance.
This implementation showcases how to fetch data from an external API, cache it using transients, and expose it through a WordPress REST API endpoint.
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