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Move HTTP request superglobals access to controllers

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Description

Superglobals like $_POST, $_GET and $_REQUEST should be moved to controllers.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing related issue #15507, then locate the current uses of HTTP superglobals such as $_POST, $_GET, and $_REQUEST across the application. Determine which accesses need to move into controllers and verify that the application behavior remains unchanged after the refactor.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
backend, backend-api-design
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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