AdvancedCustomFields / AdvancedCustomFields/acf

Date Picker field returns incorrect format in REST API response

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Description

When using ACF in your REST API response, it appears the Date Picker field does not return the selected format. It instead defaults to the YYYYMMDD default format.

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Research direction

Start by locating the REST API serialization for ACF Date Picker fields and compare it with the field's configured return format. Verify the response against the selected format instead of YYYYMMDD; the issue names no files or tests, so identify the relevant coverage before making a change.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
api, backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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