In the transition from PHP 7.4 to PHP 8.2, notable changes have occurred with certain runtime errors that were previously treated as warnings by PHP. As of PHP 8.x, these errors have been elevated to runtime errors.
Automated tools like Rector can do a lot when it comes to lexical scanning but runtime (non-lexical and more closely tied to the logic and data aspects of code execution) its help is limited.
Defensive coding techniques serve as a robust shield against runtime errors, empowering you to anticipate and prevent such issues.
In our research, we've identified several of these techniques designed to assist you in addressing and rectifying potential errors.