What are common pitfalls when using third-party software for PHP development?

One common pitfall when using third-party software for PHP development is relying on outdated or unsupported libraries, which can lead to security vulnerabilities and compatibility issues. To avoid this, always check the documentation and community support of the third-party software before integrating it into your project.

// Example of checking the version and support status of a third-party library before using it
if (version_compare($thirdPartyLibraryVersion, '1.0.0', '<')) {
    throw new Exception('Third-party library version is not supported');
}

if (!$thirdPartyLibrarySupport) {
    throw new Exception('Third-party library is no longer supported');
}

// Proceed with using the third-party library