When working with Document objects, always use their accessor methods rather than array-style syntax. Use `$object->getAttribute('property')` and `$object->setAttribute('property', $value)` instead of `$object['property']`. This ensures proper encapsulation, maintains data integrity through validation, and creates more resilient code that won't break if the...
When working with Document objects, always use their accessor methods rather than array-style syntax. Use $object->getAttribute('property')
and $object->setAttribute('property', $value)
instead of $object['property']
. This ensures proper encapsulation, maintains data integrity through validation, and creates more resilient code that won’t break if the underlying implementation changes.
-// Avoid direct array access on Document objects
-if (isset($session['clientName']) && empty($session['clientName'])) {
- $session['clientName'] = !empty($session['userAgent']) ? $session['userAgent'] : 'UNKNOWN';
-}
+// Prefer method access for Document objects
+if ($session->getAttribute('clientName', null) === null || empty($session->getAttribute('clientName'))) {
+ $clientName = !empty($session->getAttribute('userAgent')) ? $session->getAttribute('userAgent') : 'UNKNOWN';
+ $session->setAttribute('clientName', $clientName);
+}
This pattern ensures your code leverages the Document object’s built-in validation and transformation features while providing better readability and maintainability.
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