How can PHP developers ensure that session data is properly retrieved and saved without errors?

To ensure that session data is properly retrieved and saved without errors, PHP developers should always start the session with session_start() at the beginning of each script that needs to access session data. Additionally, they should use isset() or empty() functions to check if the session variable exists before trying to access it to avoid errors. Finally, developers should make sure to properly set and save session data using $_SESSION superglobal array. 

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

// Check if the session variable exists before trying to access it
if(isset($_SESSION['user_id'])) {
    $user_id = $_SESSION['user_id'];
    echo "User ID: " . $user_id;
} else {
    echo "Session data not found";
}

// Set and save session data
$_SESSION['user_id'] = 123;
?>

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