Enhance update_option Functionality: Autoload Behavior Update and Documentation Improvements

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Trac Ticket: Core-48393

Summary

• This pull request introduces changes to the update_option function in WordPress, enhancing its functionality and updating the corresponding documentation.

Code Changes

Behavior Update:

• If the user explicitly provides the $autoload parameter and it differs from the existing value, the autoload status will be updated even if the $value remains unchanged.

• If both the $value and the $autoload parameters are the same as their existing values, the function will not perform an update.

• When the $autoload parameter is set to null, it is assumed that the user has not provided a value for autoloading, and the decision to update will be based solely on the comparison of the old and new values.

Documentation Updates

• The documentation has been revised to reflect the new behavior of the $autoload parameter:
  • Clarified that $autoload can be updated when explicitly provided and different from the existing value, even if the $value is unchanged.
  • Enhanced explanations for better understanding of how the $autoload and $value parameters interact during the update process.

Key Points

• This change improves the flexibility of the update_option function, allowing for more granular control over option updates.

• The documentation now accurately describes the behavior and implications of using the $autoload parameter.

Additional Notes

• These updates aim to provide clearer guidance to developers on using the update_option function and to ensure that the behavior aligns with their expectations.

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