To understand this error better, let’s consider an example:
“`php
// Example 1
$file = $_FILES[‘file’];
$name = $file->getClientOriginalName();
“`
In this example, we are attempting to access the getClientOriginalName() method on the `$file` variable, which is obtained from the `$_FILES` array. However, `$_FILES[‘file’]` is actually an array, not an object. That’s why we encounter the error “Call to a member function getClientOriginalName() on array”.
To fix this error, we need to make sure that we are accessing the correct element of the array, which should be an object with the appropriate method. Let’s update the example:
“`php
// Example 2
$file = $_FILES[‘file’][‘tmp_name’];
$name = $file->getClientOriginalName();
“`
In this updated example, we are accessing the `’tmp_name’` element of the `$_FILES[‘file’]` array, which should be the object that provides the `getClientOriginalName()` method.
It’s important to check the structure of the data you are working with and make sure you are accessing the correct elements or properties. This error commonly occurs with file uploads, where the `$_FILES` array holds multiple attributes related to the uploaded file.
Remember, based on your specific use case, you might need to adjust the code accordingly to handle the data structure correctly.