[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #60173: Warning: Undefined array key "host"

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#60173: Warning: Undefined array key "host"
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 Reporter:  ainsleyclark  |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Canonical     |     Version:
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  has-patch     |     Focuses:
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Comment (by nolwevwp4):

 The error message you're encountering, "Warning: Undefined array key
 'host'", indicates that there's an attempt to access the 'host' key of an
 array, but that key does not exist in the array. This can happen if the
 array being accessed does not contain the expected structure or if the key
 has not been set.

 In the context of the canonical.php file in WordPress, the code snippet
 you provided suggests that the $original array does not have a 'host' key
 when it's being accessed.

 To address this issue, you'll need to ensure that the $original array is
 properly populated with the expected keys and values before attempting to
 access the 'host' key.

 Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and fix the issue:

 1. **Check Input Data**: Verify the data being passed to the $original
 array. Make sure that it contains the necessary keys such as 'host' before
 attempting to access them.

 2. **Debugging**: Use debugging techniques such as var_dump() or print_r()
 to inspect the contents of the $original array at the point where the
 error occurs. This will help you identify if the 'host' key is missing or
 if there's an issue with the array structure.

 3. **Conditional Checking**: Before accessing the 'host' key, add
 conditional checks to ensure that the key exists in the array. For
 example:
    ```php
    if (isset($original['host'])) {
        // Access the 'host' key
        $compare_original = array($original['host'], $original['path']);
    } else {
        // Handle the case where 'host' key is not set
        // You can log an error message or set a default value
    }
    ```

 4. **Error Handling**: Implement error handling mechanisms to gracefully
 handle cases where the 'host' key is not set. This can prevent PHP
 warnings from being displayed to users and provide a better user
 experience.

 5. **Review Code Changes**: If this issue started occurring after a recent
 code change or WordPress update, review the changes to identify any
 modifications that could have affected the data structure or content of
 the $original array.

 By following these steps and addressing any issues related to the
 $original array, you should be able to resolve the "Undefined array key
 'host'" error in the canonical.php file of your WordPress website. If you
 continue to experience issues, consider seeking assistance from the
 WordPress community or a developer familiar with PHP and WordPress
 development.

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