What are common issues with session variables in PHP, and how can they be resolved?

Common issues with session variables in PHP include not properly starting the session, not setting session variables correctly, and session data not persisting between pages. These issues can be resolved by ensuring that session_start() is called at the beginning of each PHP script, setting session variables using $_SESSION['variable'] syntax, and checking for session variables before using them.

// To resolve common session variable issues, always start the session at the beginning of your PHP script
session_start();

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

// Check if a session variable exists before using it
if(isset($_SESSION['username'])) {
    echo 'Welcome, ' . $_SESSION['username'];
} else {
    echo 'Session variable not set';
}