How can PHP developers ensure that session variables are properly set and maintained throughout their code?

To ensure that session variables are properly set and maintained throughout PHP code, developers should start the session at the beginning of each script using session_start(). They should also make sure to set session variables using $_SESSION['variable_name'] and access them in subsequent scripts. Additionally, developers should check if a session variable is set before using it to prevent errors. 

<?php
// Start the session
session_start();

// Set a session variable
$_SESSION['username'] = 'JohnDoe';

// Access the session variable
$username = $_SESSION['username'];

// Check if a session variable is set
if(isset($_SESSION['username'])) {
    echo 'Welcome back, ' . $_SESSION['username'];
} else {
    echo 'Please log in';
}
?>

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