What potential pitfalls should be considered when accessing nested arrays or objects in PHP?

When accessing nested arrays or objects in PHP, potential pitfalls to consider include checking if the keys or properties exist before accessing them to avoid errors or notices. It's important to handle cases where the nested structure may not be as expected, such as missing keys or properties. Using isset() or property_exists() functions can help ensure that the key or property exists before attempting to access it. 

// Example code snippet to safely access nested arrays or objects in PHP
$data = [
    'user' => [
        'name' => 'John Doe',
        'email' => 'john.doe@example.com'
    ]
];

// Check if the nested key exists before accessing it
if(isset($data['user']['name'])) {
    echo $data['user']['name'];
} else {
    echo 'Name not found';
}

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