/** * Dynamic functions class */ // If this file is called directly, abort.x if ( ! defined( 'WPINC' ) ) { die; } if ( ! class_exists( 'Jet_Engine_Dynamic_Functions' ) ) { class Jet_Engine_Dynamic_Functions { private $functions_list = array(); private $cache_group = 'jet_engine_dynamic_functions'; public function __construct() { $number_format_settings = array( 'decimal_point' => array( 'label' => __( 'Decimals Point', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'text', 'default' => '.', ), 'thousands_separator' => array( 'label' => __( 'Thousands separator', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'text', 'default' => ',', ), 'decimal_count' => array( 'label' => __( 'Decimals Count', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'number', 'default' => 0, 'min' => 0, 'max' => 5, ), ); $this->functions_list = apply_filters( 'jet-engine/dynamic-functions/functions-list', array( 'sum' => array( 'label' => __( 'Summed value', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'sql', // sql or raw 'query' => 'SUM( CAST( meta_value AS DECIMAL( 10, %decimal_count% ) ) )', 'cb' => array( $this, 'number_format' ), 'custom_settings' => $number_format_settings, ), 'avg' => array( 'label' => __( 'Average value', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'sql', 'query' => 'ROUND( AVG( CAST( meta_value AS DECIMAL( 10, %decimal_count% ) ) ), %decimal_count% )', 'cb' => array( $this, 'number_format' ), 'custom_settings' => $number_format_settings, ), 'count' => array( 'label' => __( 'Count', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'sql', 'query' => 'COUNT(meta_value)', 'cb' => false, ), 'max' => array( 'label' => __( 'Maximum value', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'sql', 'query' => 'MAX( CAST( meta_value AS DECIMAL( 10, %decimal_count% ) ) )', 'cb' => array( $this, 'number_format' ), 'custom_settings' => $number_format_settings, ), 'min' => array( 'label' => __( 'Minimum value', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'sql', 'query' => 'MIN( CAST( meta_value AS DECIMAL( 10, %decimal_count% ) ) )', 'cb' => array( $this, 'number_format' ), 'custom_settings' => $number_format_settings, ), 'query_var' => array( 'label' => __( 'SQL query results', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'query_var', 'query' => false, 'cb' => array( $this, 'number_format' ), 'custom_settings' => $number_format_settings, 'custom_settings_cb' => array( $this, 'get_query_settings' ), ), ) ); add_filter( 'jet-engine/blocks-views/dynamic-content/data-sources', array( $this, 'register_blocks_dynamic_source' ) ); add_filter( 'jet-engine/blocks-views/editor-data', array( $this, 'register_blocks_controls' ) ); add_filter( 'jet-engine/blocks-views/dynamic-content/get-dynamic-value/dynamic_function', array( $this, 'get_block_dynamic_value' ), 10, 2 ); } /** * Register Dynamic function source for blocks dynamic data. * * @param [type] $sources [description] * @return [type] [description] */ public function register_blocks_dynamic_source( $sources ) { $sources[] = array( 'value' => 'dynamic_function', 'label' => __( 'Dynamic function', 'jet-engine' ), ); return $sources; } /** * Get block dyanmic value * * @param [type] $result [description] * @param [type] $data [description] * @return [type] [description] */ public function get_block_dynamic_value( $result, $data ) { $prepared_data = array(); $prefix = 'dynamic_functions_'; foreach ( $data as $key => $value ) { if ( false !== strpos( $key, $prefix ) ) { $prepared_data[ str_replace( $prefix, '', $key ) ] = $value; } } $function_name = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'function_name', $prepared_data ); $source = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'data_source', $prepared_data ); $field_name = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'field_name', $prepared_data ); if ( ! $source ) { $source = 'post_meta'; } $data_source = array( 'source' => $source ); if ( empty( $function_name ) ) { return; } if ( 'post_meta' === $source ) { $data_source['context'] = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'data_context', $prepared_data , 'all_posts' ); $data_source['context_tax'] = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'data_context_tax', $prepared_data ); $data_source['context_tax_term'] = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'data_context_tax_term', $prepared_data ); $data_source['context_user_id'] = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'data_context_user_id', $prepared_data ); $data_source['context_relation'] = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'data_context_relation', $prepared_data ); $data_source['post_status'] = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'data_post_status', $prepared_data ); $data_source['post_types'] = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'data_post_types', $prepared_data ); } $custom_settings = $this->get_custom_settings( $function_name, null, $prepared_data ); $result = $this->call_function( $function_name, $data_source, $field_name, $custom_settings ); return $result; } /** * Register denamic functions related controls for the blocks editor * * @param [type] $editor_config [description] * @return [type] [description] */ public function register_blocks_controls( $editor_config ) { $editor_config['dynamicFunctionsControls'] = $this->get_editor_controls( 'blocks' ); return $editor_config; } /** * Returns functions list for options */ public function functions_list() { $result = array(); foreach ( $this->functions_list as $func_key => $func_data ) { $result[ $func_key ] = ! empty( $func_data['label'] ) ? $func_data['label'] : $func_key; } return $result; } public function get_query_settings() { $queries = \Jet_Engine\Query_Builder\Manager::instance()->get_queries(); $options = array(); $sql_queries = array(); if ( ! empty( $queries ) ) { foreach( $queries as $query ) { if ( ! $query || ! is_object( $query ) ) { continue; } if ( 'sql' === $query->query_type ) { $sql_queries[] = $query; } } } if ( empty( $sql_queries ) ) { $options['no_query_notice'] = array( 'type' => 'raw_html', 'raw' => sprintf( esc_html__( 'With this function you can output any data from custom SQL query. To start, please %s', 'jet-elements' ), '' . esc_html__( 'create your query', 'jet-elements' ) . '' ) ); } $columns = array(); foreach ( $sql_queries as $query ) { $fields = $query->get_instance_fields(); $prepared_fields = array(); foreach ( $fields as $field ) { $prepared_fields[ $query->get_instance_id() . '::' . $field ] = $field; } $columns[] = array( 'label' => $query->get_instance_name(), 'options' => $prepared_fields, ); } $options['_query_field'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Query Column', 'jet-engine' ), 'description' => __( 'Select column from the query to show', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select', 'groups' => $columns, ); $options['_additional_function'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Additional Function', 'jet-engine' ), 'description' => __( 'Apply additional function to SQL query', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select', 'options' => array( '' => __( 'Select...', 'jet-engine' ), 'SUM' => __( 'Sum', 'jet-engine' ), 'AVG' => __( 'Average', 'jet-engine' ), 'COUNT' => __( 'Count', 'jet-engine' ), 'MIN' => __( 'Minimum', 'jet-engine' ), 'MAX' => __( 'Maximum', 'jet-engine' ), ), ); return $options; } public function get_relations_for_options() { $result = array( '' => __( 'Select...', 'jet-engine' ), ); $relations = jet_engine()->relations->get_relations_for_js(); if ( ! empty( $relations ) ) { foreach ( $relations as $relations ) { $result[ $relations['value'] ] = $relations['label']; } } return $result; } /** * Returns all taxonomies list for options * * @return [type] [description] */ public function get_taxonomies_for_options() { $result = array(); $taxonomies = get_taxonomies( array( 'public' => true ), 'objects' ); foreach ( $taxonomies as $taxonomy ) { if ( empty( $taxonomy->object_type ) || ! is_array( $taxonomy->object_type ) ) { continue; } foreach ( $taxonomy->object_type as $object ) { if ( empty( $result[ $object ] ) ) { $post_type = get_post_type_object( $object ); if ( ! $post_type ) { continue; } $result[ $object ] = array( 'label' => $post_type->labels->name, 'options' => array(), ); } $result[ $object ]['options'][ $taxonomy->name ] = $taxonomy->labels->name; }; } return $result; } /** * Returns editor controls for Elementor or Blocks editor * * @param string $for [description] * @return [type] [description] */ public function get_editor_controls( $for = 'elementor' ) { $controls = array(); $functions_list = array_reverse( $this->functions_list ); $controls['function_name'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Function', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select', 'add_placeholder' => __( 'Select...', 'jet-engine' ), 'options' => $this->functions_list(), ); $controls['data_source'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Data Source', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select', 'add_placeholder' => __( 'Select...', 'jet-engine' ), 'options' => array( 'post_meta' => __( 'Post Meta', 'jet-engine' ), 'term_meta' => __( 'Term Meta', 'jet-engine' ), 'user_meta' => __( 'User Meta', 'jet-engine' ), ), 'description' => __( 'Please note: if you used Custom Meta Storage feature for meta data you want to get with Dynamic Functions, you need to use SQL Query Results function type', 'jet-engine' ), 'condition' => array( 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); $controls['field_name'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Field Name', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'text', 'label_block' => true, 'condition' => array( 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); $controls['data_context'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Data Context', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select', 'default' => 'all_posts', 'add_placeholder' => __( 'Select...', 'jet-engine' ), 'options' => array( 'all_posts' => __( 'All posts', 'jet-engine' ), 'current_term' => __( 'Posts from current term', 'jet-engine' ), 'current_user' => __( 'Posts by current user', 'jet-engine' ), 'queried_user' => __( 'Posts by queried user', 'jet-engine' ), 'related_posts' => __( 'Related posts for current post', 'jet-engine' ), ), 'condition' => array( 'data_source' => 'post_meta', 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); $controls['data_context_relation'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Relation', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select', 'options' => $this->get_relations_for_options(), 'condition' => array( 'data_source' => 'post_meta', 'data_context' => 'related_posts', 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); $controls['data_context_relation_object'] = array( 'label' => __( 'From Object (what to show)', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select', 'options' => array( 'parent_object' => __( 'Parent Object', 'jet-engine' ), 'child_object' => __( 'Child Object', 'jet-engine' ), ), 'default' => 'child_object', 'condition' => array( 'data_source' => 'post_meta', 'data_context' => 'related_posts', 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); $controls['data_context_tax'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Taxonomy', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select', 'groups' => $this->get_taxonomies_for_options(), 'add_placeholder' => __( 'Select...', 'jet-engine' ), 'condition' => array( 'data_source' => 'post_meta', 'data_context' => 'current_term', 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); $controls['data_context_tax_term'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Set term ID/slug', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'text', 'label_block' => true, 'description' => __( 'Leave empty to get term dynamically. Use prefix slug:: to set term by slug instead of ID, for example - slug::term-slug', 'jet-engine' ), 'has_html' => true, 'condition' => array( 'data_source' => 'post_meta', 'data_context' => 'current_term', 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); $controls['data_context_user_id'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Set user ID/login/email', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'text', 'label_block' => true, 'description' => __( 'Leave empty to get user ID dynamically. Use prefixes login:: or email:: to set user by login or email instead of ID, for example - email::admin@demolink.org', 'jet-engine' ), 'has_html' => true, 'condition' => array( 'data_source' => 'post_meta', 'data_context' => 'queried_user', 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); $controls['data_post_status'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Query by posts with status', 'jet-engine' ), 'description' => __( 'Leave empy to search anywhere', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select2', 'default' => '', 'label_block' => true, 'multiple' => true, 'add_placeholder' => __( 'Select...', 'jet-engine' ), 'options' => array( 'publish' => __( 'Publish', 'jet-engine' ), 'pending' => __( 'Pending', 'jet-engine' ), 'draft' => __( 'Draft', 'jet-engine' ), 'auto-draft' => __( 'Auto draft', 'jet-engine' ), 'future' => __( 'Future', 'jet-engine' ), 'private' => __( 'Private', 'jet-engine' ), 'trash' => __( 'Trash', 'jet-engine' ), 'any' => __( 'Any', 'jet-engine' ), ), 'condition' => array( 'data_source' => 'post_meta', 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); $controls['data_post_types'] = array( 'label' => esc_html__( 'Query by posts with types', 'jet-engine' ), 'description' => __( 'Leave empy to search anywhere', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select2', 'label_block' => true, 'add_placeholder' => __( 'Select...', 'jet-engine' ), 'multiple' => true, 'options' => jet_engine()->listings->get_post_types_for_options(), 'condition' => array( 'data_source' => 'post_meta', 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); foreach ( $functions_list as $func_name => $data ) { $custom_settings = array(); if ( ! empty( $data['custom_settings_cb'] ) && is_callable( $data['custom_settings_cb'] ) ) { $custom_settings = array_merge( $custom_settings, call_user_func( $data['custom_settings_cb'] ) ); } if ( ! empty( $data['custom_settings'] ) ) { $custom_settings = array_merge( $custom_settings, $data['custom_settings'] ); } if ( ! empty( $custom_settings ) ) { foreach ( $custom_settings as $setting_key => $setting_data ) { if ( empty( $controls[ $setting_key ] ) ) { $setting_data['condition'] = array( 'function_name' => array( $func_name ), ); $controls[ $setting_key ] = $setting_data; } else { $controls[ $setting_key ]['condition']['function_name'][] = $func_name; } } } } if ( 'blocks' === $for ) { $controls = \Jet_Engine_Tools::prepare_controls_for_js( $controls ); } return $controls; } /** * Allow to register custom settings to each function */ public function register_custom_settings( $tag ) { $controls = $this->get_editor_controls(); if ( ! empty( $controls ) ) { foreach ( $controls as $control_key => $control_data ) { $tag->add_control( $control_key, $control_data ); } } } /** * Allow to get custom settings to each function */ public function get_custom_settings( $function, $tag, $all_settings = array() ) { $settings = array(); $custom_settings = array(); $data = ! empty( $this->functions_list[ $function ] ) ? $this->functions_list[ $function ] : array(); if ( ! empty( $data['custom_settings_cb'] ) && is_callable( $data['custom_settings_cb'] ) ) { $custom_settings = array_merge( $custom_settings, call_user_func( $data['custom_settings_cb'] ) ); } if ( ! empty( $data['custom_settings'] ) ) { $custom_settings = array_merge( $custom_settings, $data['custom_settings'] ); } if ( empty( $this->functions_list[ $function ] ) || empty( $custom_settings ) ) { return $settings; } $required_sql_settings = array( 'decimal_count' ); foreach ( $custom_settings as $setting_key => $setting_data ) { if ( $tag ) { $settings[ $setting_key ] = $tag->get_settings( $setting_key ); } else { $settings[ $setting_key ] = isset( $all_settings[ $setting_key ] ) ? $all_settings[ $setting_key ] : false; } // Added to prevent SQL error if required sql setting is empty. if ( in_array( $setting_key, $required_sql_settings ) && Jet_Engine_Tools::is_empty( $settings[ $setting_key ] ) && isset( $setting_data['default'] ) ) { $settings[ $setting_key ] = $setting_data['default']; } } return $settings; } /** * Call function by function name and arguments */ public function call_function( $function_name = null, $data_source = array(), $field_name = null, $custom_settings = array() ) { if ( empty( $this->functions_list[ $function_name ] ) ) { return null; } $func_data = $this->functions_list[ $function_name ]; $func_data['function'] = $function_name; $func_data['data_source'] = $data_source; $func_data['field_name'] = $field_name; $func_data['custom_settings'] = $custom_settings; if ( ! empty( $func_data['type'] ) ) { switch ( $func_data['type'] ) { case 'sql': return $this->call_sql_function( $func_data ); case 'query_var': return $this->get_query_var( $func_data ); default: return $this->call_raw_function( $func_data ); } } } public function get_query_var( $func_data ) { if ( empty( $func_data['custom_settings'] ) || empty( $func_data['custom_settings']['_query_field'] ) ) { return; } $query_data = explode( '::', $func_data['custom_settings']['_query_field'] ); $query_id = str_replace( '_query_', '', $query_data[0] ); $column = $query_data[1]; $query = \Jet_Engine\Query_Builder\Manager::instance()->get_query_by_id( $query_id ); if ( ! $query || 'sql' !== $query->query_type ) { return; } $func = ! empty( $func_data['custom_settings']['_additional_function'] ) ? $func_data['custom_settings']['_additional_function'] : false; $decimal_count = isset( $func_data['custom_settings']['decimal_count'] ) ? $func_data['custom_settings']['decimal_count'] : 0; $callback = ! empty( $func_data['cb'] ) ? $func_data['cb'] : false; $result = $query->get_var( $column, $func, $decimal_count ); if ( $callback && is_callable( $callback ) ) { return call_user_func( $callback, array( 'result' => $result, 'custom_settings' => $func_data['custom_settings'] ) ); } else { return $result; } } /** * Call plain PHP function */ public function call_raw_function( $func_data ) { $function = ! empty( $func_data['cb'] ) ? $func_data['cb'] : false; if ( ! $function || ! is_callable( $function ) ) { return null; } unset( $func_data['cb'] ); return call_user_func( $function, $func_data ); } /** * Call sql-query function */ public function call_sql_function( $data ) { $query = ! empty( $data['query'] ) ? $data['query'] : false; $where = ! empty( $data['where'] ) ? $data['where'] : false; $data_source = ! empty( $data['data_source'] ) ? $data['data_source'] : false; $field_name = ! empty( $data['field_name'] ) ? $data['field_name'] : false; if ( ! $field_name || ! $query ) { return null; } $table = false; global $wpdb; $source = ! empty( $data_source['source'] ) ? $data_source['source'] : 'post_meta'; switch ( $source ) { case 'post_meta': $table = $wpdb->postmeta; break; case 'term_meta': $table = $wpdb->termmeta; break; case 'user_meta': $table = $wpdb->usermeta; break; default: $table = apply_filters( 'jet-engine/dynamic-functions/custom-sql-table', $table, $data ); break; } if ( ! $table ) { return null; } if ( ! $where ) { $where = $wpdb->prepare( "WHERE $table.meta_key ='%s'", $field_name ); } if ( ! empty( $data['custom_settings'] ) ) { foreach ( $data['custom_settings'] as $key => $value ) { $query = str_replace( '%' . $key . '%', $value, $query ); $where = str_replace( '%' . $key . '%', $value, $where ); } } $posts_table = $wpdb->posts; $posts_query_join = " INNER JOIN $posts_table ON $table.post_id = $posts_table.ID "; $posts_join = ""; $posts_where = ""; if ( ! empty( $data_source['post_status'] ) ) { $posts_join = $posts_query_join; $posts_where .= " AND $posts_table.post_status"; $post_status = is_array( $data_source['post_status'] ) ? $data_source['post_status'] : array( $data_source['post_status'] ); if ( 1 === count( $post_status ) ) { $status = $post_status[0]; $posts_where .= " = '$status'"; } else { $statuses = array(); foreach ( $post_status as $status ) { $statuses[] = sprintf( "'%s'", $status ); } $statuses = implode( ', ', $statuses ); $posts_where .= " IN ($statuses)"; } } if ( ! empty( $data_source['post_types'] ) ) { if ( ! $posts_join ) { $posts_join = $posts_query_join; } $posts_where .= " AND $posts_table.post_type"; $post_types = is_array( $data_source['post_types'] ) ? $data_source['post_types'] : array( $data_source['post_types'] ); if ( 1 === count( $post_types ) ) { $type = $post_types[0]; $posts_where .= " = '$type'"; } else { $types = array(); foreach ( $post_types as $type ) { $types[] = sprintf( "'%s'", $type ); } $types = implode( ', ', $types ); $posts_where .= " IN ($types)"; } } $final_query = "SELECT $query FROM $table $posts_join $where $posts_where;"; if ( 'post_meta' === $source ) { switch ( $data_source['context'] ) { case 'current_term': $term_id = $this->get_current_term_id( $data_source ); if ( $term_id ) { $term_relationships = $wpdb->term_relationships; $final_query = "SELECT $query FROM $table $posts_join INNER JOIN $term_relationships ON $table.post_id = $term_relationships.object_id $where AND $term_relationships.term_taxonomy_id = $term_id $posts_where"; } break; case 'related_posts': $relation = ! empty( $data_source['context_relation'] ) ? $data_source['context_relation'] : false; $post = get_post(); $posts = false; if ( $relation && $post ) { $post_type = $post->post_type; $relation_data = jet_engine()->relations->legacy->get_relation_info( $relation ); if ( $relation_data ) { $from = ( $post_type === $relation_data['post_type_1'] ) ? $relation_data['post_type_2'] : $relation_data['post_type_1']; $posts = jet_engine()->relations->legacy->get_related_posts( array( 'post_type_1' => $relation_data['post_type_1'], 'post_type_2' => $relation_data['post_type_2'], 'hash' => $relation, 'from' => $from, ) ); } else { $from = ! empty( $data_source['data_context_relation_object'] ) ? $data_source['data_context_relation_object'] : 'child_object'; $object_id = jet_engine()->listings->data->get_current_object_id(); $relation_instance = jet_engine()->relations->get_active_relations( $relation ); if ( ! $relation_instance ) { return null; } switch ( $from ) { case 'parent_object': $posts = $relation_instance->get_parents( $object_id, 'ids' ); break; default: $posts = $relation_instance->get_children( $object_id, 'ids' ); break; } } if ( ! empty( $posts ) ) { $posts = implode( ', ', $posts ); } else { // If related posts not found - return null to avoid incorrect calculations return null; } $final_query = str_replace( ";", " AND $table.post_id IN ( $posts );", $final_query ); } break; case 'current_user': $user_id = get_current_user_id(); if ( $user_id ) { $posts = $wpdb->posts; $final_query = "SELECT $query FROM $table INNER JOIN $posts ON $table.post_id = $posts.ID $where AND $posts.post_author = $user_id $posts_where"; } break; case 'queried_user': $user_id = false; if ( ! empty( $data_source['context_user_id'] ) ) { $user = $data_source['context_user_id']; if ( false === strpos( $user, '::' ) ) { $user_id = absint( $user ); } else { $user_data = explode( '::', $user ); if ( ! empty( $user_data[0] ) && ! empty( $user_data[1] ) ) { $user_obj = get_user_by( $user_data[0], $user_data[1] ); } if ( $user_obj ) { $user_id = $user_obj->ID; } } } else { if ( is_author() ) { $user_id = get_queried_object_id(); } elseif ( jet_engine()->modules->is_module_active( 'profile-builder' ) ) { $user_id = \Jet_Engine\Modules\Profile_Builder\Module::instance()->query->get_queried_user_id(); } } if ( ! $user_id ) { $user_id = get_current_user_id(); } if ( $user_id ) { $posts = $wpdb->posts; $final_query = "SELECT $query FROM $table INNER JOIN $posts ON $table.post_id = $posts.ID $where AND $posts.post_author = $user_id $posts_where"; } break; } } $final_query = apply_filters( 'jet-engine/dynamic-functions/final-query', $final_query, $data, $this ); $hash = md5( $final_query ); $result = wp_cache_get( $hash, $this->cache_group ); if ( ! $result ) { $result = $wpdb->get_var( $final_query ); if ( ! empty( $data['cb'] ) ) { $data['result'] = $result; $cb_result = $this->call_raw_function( $data ); $result = ( null !== $cb_result ) ? $cb_result : $result; } wp_cache_set( $hash, $result, $this->cache_group ); } return $result; } /** * Get term ID for current context and settings */ public function get_current_term_id( $data_source ) { if ( ! empty( $data_source['context_tax_term'] ) ) { $term = $data_source['context_tax_term']; $term_id = false; if ( false === strpos( $term, 'slug::' ) ) { $term_id = absint( $term ); } elseif ( ! empty( $data_source['context_tax'] ) ) { $term = str_replace( 'slug::', '', $term ); $term_obj = get_term_by( 'slug', $term, $data_source['context_tax'] ); if ( $term_obj ) { $term_id = $term_obj->term_id; } } if ( $term_id ) { return $term_id; } } $listing_object = jet_engine()->listings->data->get_current_object(); $term_id = false; if ( $listing_object && 'WP_Term' === get_class( $listing_object ) ) { $term_id = $listing_object->term_id; } else { $queried_object = get_queried_object(); if ( $queried_object && isset( $queried_object->term_id ) ) { $term_id = $queried_object->term_id; } elseif ( $listing_object && 'WP_Post' === get_class( $listing_object ) && ! empty( $data_source['context_tax'] ) ) { $post_id = $listing_object->ID; $terms = wp_get_post_terms( $post_id, $data_source['context_tax'], array( 'fields' => 'ids' ) ); if ( ! is_wp_error( $terms ) && ! empty( $terms ) ) { $term_id = $terms[0]; } } } return $term_id; } /** * Number format. * * @param array $data * @return string|null */ public function number_format( $data = array() ) { if ( ! isset( $data['result'] ) ) { return null; } $decimal_point = isset( $data['custom_settings']['decimal_point'] ) ? $data['custom_settings']['decimal_point'] : '.'; $thousands_sep = isset( $data['custom_settings']['thousands_separator'] ) ? $data['custom_settings']['thousands_separator'] : ','; $decimal_count = isset( $data['custom_settings']['decimal_count'] ) ? $data['custom_settings']['decimal_count'] : 0; return number_format( $data['result'], $decimal_count, $decimal_point, $thousands_sep ); } } } The Evolution of Slot Machine Design: From Mechanical Marvels to Digital Revolution – homeserviceapp.noviindus.com

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The Evolution of Slot Machine Design: From Mechanical Marvels to Digital Revolution

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The history of slot machines is a fascinating blend of innovation, gambling culture, and technological progress. Originating in the late 19th century as mechanical devices, they evolved into the sophisticated digital games we encounter today. Their early iterations, like the 1895 Liberty Bell machine by Charles Fey, were simple but revolutionary—mechanical reels that could spin independently, offering players a chance at winning on the first try. These machines laid the foundation for the modern casino experience, proving that luck and chance could be packaged into a tangible, interactive product.

By the mid-20th century, slot machines had transitioned into electromechanical models, incorporating electric components and more complex payout structures. The introduction of video slots in the 1970s marked another turning point, allowing casinos to offer games that could be played at self-service terminals, expanding accessibility. This shift also paved the way for the rise of online slots, which would later dominate the global market. Today, slot machines are not just about luck—they’re a multi-billion-pound industry shaped by graphics, sound design, and even mobile technology.

How Modern Slots Work: Technology and Strategy

Under the hood, modern slot machines operate using Random Number Generators (RNGs), ensuring fair play and transparency. Each spin is independent, meaning past outcomes don’t influence future ones—a principle that keeps trust in the game. The average payout percentage, often displayed on the machine, reflects the house edge: for every £100 wagered, the casino expects to keep around 5-15% of that amount. While slots are designed to be addictive, responsible gambling measures—such as self-exclusion tools and deposit limits—are increasingly integrated into platforms to mitigate harm.

The allure of slots lies in their simplicity: players spin, match symbols, and win. Yet, strategic play is more nuanced than it seems. While there’s no guaranteed way to win, some players employ techniques like tracking free spins or betting on high-probability games. However, casinos continuously update their games to maintain player engagement, often introducing new themes, bonus rounds, and interactive features. The balance between entertainment and profitability remains a delicate act.

  • The Liberty Bell, invented in 1895, was the first successful slot machine, with a 40% payout ratio.
  • By 2023, the global online slot market was valued at over £12 billion, with the UK contributing around £2.5 billion.
  • Most modern slots have a payout percentage ranging from 92% to 99%, depending on the game.
  • Mobile slots account for nearly 40% of all slot machine transactions globally.
  • Casinos use RNGs to ensure each spin is statistically independent and unbiased.

The Cultural Impact of Slots: More Than Just Gambling

Beyond their economic influence, slot machines have become cultural touchstones. They’ve inspired everything from music (think the 1970s disco hit “Slot Machine” by The Trammps) to film, where games like *Casino Royale* (1967) and *The Hustler* (1961) depicted their role in society. The rise of online slots has further blurred the lines between home entertainment and gambling, making them a staple of modern leisure. Yet, debates persist about their societal impact—whether they fuel addiction, contribute to economic inequality, or simply provide a harmless pastime.

For many, slots represent the thrill of chance, a moment of excitement where skill and luck collide. Yet, their design is carefully crafted to sustain engagement, often using psychological triggers like progressive jackpots and instant-win features. The industry’s growth reflects broader trends in digital entertainment, where slots have evolved from simple machines to immersive, multi-sensory experiences. As technology advances, so too will the ways we play—and the ways we engage with the world of slots.

For those interested in exploring the latest in slot machine innovation, click here to discover curated selections of high-quality online slots and gaming resources.

The Future of Slots: Innovation and Regulation

The next decade of slot machines promises even more innovation, with virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) set to revolutionise the gaming experience. Imagine spinning a slot in a fully immersive environment, where the reels materialise as holograms or where bonus rounds unfold in cinematic detail. Meanwhile, regulatory bodies are tightening oversight, introducing stricter age verification and responsible gambling measures to protect vulnerable players. The balance between innovation and ethics will be key to shaping the future of this enduring industry.

As long as there’s a desire for luck, chance, and excitement, slots will remain a cornerstone of global entertainment. Whether played in a physical casino or on a mobile device, their appeal lies in their simplicity, their unpredictability, and the way they bring people together—one spin at a time.

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