Is the use of is_readable() a suitable method for reporting and stopping a script when a fatal error occurs?

Using is_readable() alone is not a suitable method for reporting and stopping a script when a fatal error occurs. It is primarily used to check if a file is readable, not for handling fatal errors. To properly handle fatal errors, you should use error handling mechanisms such as try-catch blocks or set_error_handler() function. 

// Example of using try-catch block for error handling
try {
    // Your code that may cause a fatal error
} catch (Exception $e) {
    // Handle the error, log it, and stop the script if needed
    echo 'An error occurred: ' . $e->getMessage();
    exit; // Stop the script
}

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