yiisoft / yiisoft/definitions

Remove `var_export` usage

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Description

I'd remove var_export usage because it's insecure to disclose array's values into the world/logs.
Better to use keys or variable types.

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Research direction

Search the repository for var_export and inspect each call site to understand what values are exposed. Done means the identified usages no longer disclose array values through that function; the issue names no files or tests, so the full scope needs confirmation.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
security
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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