Should direct access to controllers via URI be restricted when using routing in PHP?

Direct access to controllers via URI should be restricted in order to prevent users from accessing controller methods directly without going through the proper routes. This can help improve security and ensure that all requests are properly handled by the routing system. 

// Restrict direct access to controllers via URI
if (!defined('BASEPATH')) exit('No direct script access allowed');

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PHP routing controllers URI security

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