Difference between get_template_directory_uri() and upload images to wordpress site

Question

I'm working with WordPress and I just want to understand the difference between uploading an image in your media folder on your WordPress dashboard in the media folder, and use the get_template_directory_uri(); to retrieve the theme directory and display images you have stored in your image folder like so:

<img src="<?php echo get_template_directory_uri();?>/img/image.png">

Are there any of these solution that is better than the other?

thank you

Answer 1

You should be thinking in terms of Is my content / resources static or dynamic?

If the resource is part of the theme (ie. static), you are best to use:

<img src="<?php echo get_template_directory_uri();?>/img/image.png">

If it is part of the content and can be changed by a WordPress user, then use the media uploads. An alternative is to use an options framework to allow the user to change static resources.

Answer 2

The difference is get_template_directory_uri() point directly to the current active template not to media folder. That's why called template directory .